Law Firm Practice Manager

IPS Group Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

IPS Group Limited is seeking an experienced Law Firm Practice Manager to join their South Manchester team on a full or part-time basis. The role covers practice management, compliance, finance and PA duties in a busy law firm environment.

You will support day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory adherence, manage billing and financial administration, and assist with client onboarding, HR tasks and marketing initiatives. A proactive, detail-oriented legal professional is ideal.

Qualifications

• Previous Legal Practice Manager, Legal Operations, Practice Support or Senior Legal PA experience within a UK law firm
• Strong understanding of SRA regulations and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of GDPR obligations within a legal environment
• Experience conducting AML and conflict checks
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Finance: Assisting with invoicing and billing procedures and supporting financial administration of the practice
• Compliance & Risk: Assisting with regulatory compliance matters; supporting COLP and COFA functions; conducting AML and conflict checks; ensuring GDPR compliance
• Operations & Administration: Managing and maintaining the firm's case management system; supporting client onboarding; HR administration; PA and admin support; handling telephone and general office duties
• Marketing & Digital Support: Updating website content; managing social media platforms; assisting with marketing initiatives and firm communications

Skills

Legal Practice Manager experience

SRA regulations

GDPR obligations

AML & conflict checks

Organisational & admin skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

LEAP Case Management System

Legal case management software

Adobe document bundling

Advanced document formatting and production

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Law Firm Practice Manager South Manchester

Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A specialist law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Manager to join its growing team based in South Manchester on a full or part time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive legal professional who enjoys being at the heart of a busy practice, supporting day-to-day operations, compliance, finance and business administration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the firm, working closely with senior management and supporting the ongoing growth of the business.

The Role

This is a varied position combining practice management, compliance, finance and PA responsibilities.

Key duties will include:

• Finance
  • Assisting with invoicing and billing procedures
  • Supporting the financial administration of the practice
• Compliance & Risk
  • Assisting with regulatory compliance matters
  • Supporting COLP and COFA functions
  • Conducting conflict checks and AML procedures
  • Helping ensure compliance with SRA regulations and GDPR requirements
• Operations & Administration
  • Managing and maintaining the firm's case management system
  • Supporting client onboarding processes
  • Assisting with HR administration
  • Providing PA and administrative support where required
  • Handling telephone and general office administration duties
  • Marketing & Digital Support
    • Updating website content
    • Managing and maintaining social media platforms
    • Assisting with marketing initiatives and firm communications

  About You

  The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous Legal Practice Manager, Legal Operations, Practice Support or Senior Legal PA experience within a UK law firm
  • Strong understanding of SRA regulations and compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of GDPR obligations within a legal environment
  • Experience conducting AML and conflict checks
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

  Technical Skills

  Experience with the following would be highly advantageous:

  • LEAP Case Management System
  • Legal case management software
  • Adobe document bundling
  • Advanced document formatting and production
  • Microsoft Office Suite

  What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Free parking
  • Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious law firm
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Long-term career development opportunities

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal operations professional looking to join a successful and expanding specialist law firm where they can make a genuine impact and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.

  Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

  Company Information

  Company: IPS Group Limited

  Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 a year

  Hours: Full-time

  Location: Cheshire, STOCKPORT

  Job type: Permanent

  Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

  Closing date: 4 Dec 2026

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