Practice Manager

MCKINLAY LAW; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Kent is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee daily operations and support strategic growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal practice management, strong business acumen, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include direct oversight of key management functions and ensuring compliance and performance enhancement. Competitive salary offering between £75,000 and £100,000 with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations/practice management role within another law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal practice operations including SRA compliance, HR, finance, and marketing.
• Responsibility for the financial management of the firm including forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take over vital functions currently managed by two equity partners.
• Directly oversee the HR Manager, Marketing Manager, and Finance Manager.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of HR, marketing and finance.

Skills

Senior operations/practice management experience

Understanding of SRA compliance

Financial management and forecasting

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Practice Manager

Location: Kent

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000

Hybrid: Yes

One of our clients, a forward-thinking law firm with several offices in Kent, are looking for an experienced, commercially astute practice manager to take over the day-to-day responsibility for the operational management of the firm. This is a newly created and pivotal role, designed to support the firm’s continued growth and success and will suit an experienced practice manager with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Take over vital functions currently managed by two equity partners, enabling the partnership to focus on business development, fee earning, and client delivery.
• Directly oversee the HR Manager, Marketing Manager, and Finance Manager, and chair management and partner meetings.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of HR, marketing and finance, acting as a bridge between fee-earning and support functions.
• Report directly to the equity partners and drive performance, improve processes, and ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations/practice management role within another law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal practice operations including SRA compliance, HR, finance, and marketing.
• Responsibility for the financial management of the firm including forecasting and financial reporting.

Opportunity & Culture

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

Application Notes

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.