NOW HIRING: SENIOR PRACTICE MANAGER - LEAD A TOP LONDON LAW FIRM | HYBRID ROLE, COMPETITIVE SALARY

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Practice Manager to oversee operations in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have substantial finance experience and a track record in practice management within a law firm. Responsibilities include managing practice operations, ensuring financial compliance, and driving strategic growth initiatives. This role offers leadership opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior operations or practice management within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of SRA compliance, HR, finance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with legal practice management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all practice operations, including finance, HR, compliance, facilities, and risk.
• Drive process improvements and enhance collaboration within the firm.
• Ensure financial stability and compliance through payroll, tax submissions, and cash-flow management.

Skills

Finance experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: SENIOR PRACTICE MANAGER – LEAD A TOP LONDON LAW FIRM | HYBRID ROLE, COMPETITIVE SALARY

An established London law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Practice Manager to oversee operational and strategic business functions. Reporting to the equity partners, the role is based in SW11, London, with flexible hybrid working.

The Senior Practice Manager will manage all practice operations, including finance, HR, compliance, facilities, and risk. Acting as the key link between partners, -earners, and support teams, the post-holder will drive process improvements, enhance collaboration, and support long-term growth.

Strong finance experience is essential. Responsibilities include billing, account reconciliation, debt recovery, payroll, tax submissions, and cash-flow management, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and informed strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have experience in senior operations or practice management within a law firm or professional services environment, with knowledge of SRA compliance, HR, finance, and risk management. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required, alongside a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

It is advantageous to have experience supporting senior partners and familiarity with legal practice management systems. The role offers leadership responsibility, influence on firm strategy, and a supportive, collaborative culture, with long-term potential for further strategic contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a tangible impact in a forward-thinking law firm. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch for a confidential discussion.