Lead Practice Manager

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a senior legal professional with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an international law firm or in-house legal department. The role encompasses practice management, business development, and client relationship management, requiring exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position is ideal for motivated candidates ready to take on a challenging managerial role in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Possibly a lawyer, senior Legal PA, or paralegal.
• At least 10 years in an international law firm or in-house legal team.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing practice management systems.
• Managing client relationships and overseeing billing.
• Assisting with team management and work allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

The role requires an immediate start.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Practice management: Developing and implementing systems, and reporting on key practice metrics related to matter and practice profitability and utilization.
2. Business development: Managing activities including creating marketing collateral and proactively arranging business development initiatives.
3. Client relationship management: Managing relationships with current clients, overseeing billing and reporting, and seeking feedback.
4. Matter management: Developing and implementing systems to enhance efficiency and quality in legal service delivery.
5. Team management: Assisting with work allocation, training, and wellbeing initiatives.
6. Administrative management: Supervising and assisting with tasks like client onboarding, billing, and document formatting.

Required experience, skills, and attributes:

• Possibly a lawyer, senior Legal PA, or paralegal with strong skills and leadership ability.
• Solid background in an international law firm or in-house legal department.
• Law degree preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and technical competence.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong project management skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to lead and manage projects at various levels.
• Understanding of legal partnership environments and legal service delivery issues.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and responsible.
• Ability to motivate and work effectively with partners and colleagues.
• Skills to train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Good team player.

Note: Please do not apply unless you have at least 10 years of experience in an international law firm or in-house legal team. We will only respond to candidates who meet this criterion. Thank you.

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