Practice Manager

McKinlay Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm in London is seeking an experienced practice manager to oversee operational management, focusing on finance, HR, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in senior practice management within law firms. This role offers long-term strategic involvement in a collaborative culture that values innovation. Competitive hybrid work model with three days in the office and two at home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations/practice management role within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal practice operations, including finance and compliance.
• Experience managing HR and risk management functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management with an emphasis on finance.
• Act as a bridge between fee-earning and support functions.
• Drive performance and ensure compliance with SRA requirements.

Skills

Senior practice management experience

Finance background

Understanding of SRA compliance

Operational management

HR management

Risk management

Job description

Overview

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Hybrid: 3 office / 2 home

Role summary

One of our clients, a leading London boutique law firm, are looking for an experienced, commercially astute practice manager to take over the day-to-day responsibility for the operational management of the firm with an emphasis on the finance function.

This is a key leadership role designed to take over vital functions currently being dealt with by one of the partners, enabling the partnership to focus more strategically on business development and client delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, and Compliance and Risk Management, acting as a vital bridge between the fee-earning and support functions. You will report directly to the equity partners and be instrumental in driving performance, improving processes, and ensuring the firm remains compliant and competitive.

It is essential that you have proven experience in a senior operations/practice management role within another law firm, and a strong understanding of legal practice operations including SRA compliance, HR, finance, and risk management. It is particularly important that you have a strong finance background and they may consider a finance manager who is looking to move into a more general, practice manager role.

This is an exciting opportunity within an established, innovative law firm with a collaborative and collegiate firm culture. There is long-term potential for further leadership and strategic input.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.