Practice Operations Leader - Legal Services

Perigon Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Office Manager for our Legal/Professional Services practice. The role covers day-to-day operations, team leadership and partnership with senior leaders to ensure effective matters progression and client service. A 3:2 hybrid setup applies, with a six-month probation.

The successful candidate will oversee NSW and TAS practices, manage workloads, and drive continuous improvement while balancing commercial and operational accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams and operational performance within a professional services environment.
• Legal sector experience would be highly regarded, though candidates from similarly professional services businesses will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational management of NSW and TAS practices.
• Manage workloads, capacity, resourcing and allocation of work.
• Monitor matter progression, workflows, deadlines and practice performance.
• Lead regular one-on-ones and team meetings; support performance management.
• Monitor productivity and performance against KPIs.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

KPIs & workflows

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Perigon Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Office Manager for our Legal/Professional Services practice. The role covers day-to-day operations, team leadership and partnership with senior leaders to ensure effective matters progression and client service. A 3:2 hybrid setup applies, with a six-month probation.

The successful candidate will oversee NSW and TAS practices, manage workloads, and drive continuous improvement while balancing commercial and operational accountability.