Practice Manager

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BWF Legal Recruitment is seeking a Practice Manager / Office Manager for a respected regional law firm with multiple offices in the Cambs/N Essex area. The role leads HR, operations, IT projects and regulatory compliance, partnering with the leadership team to optimise service delivery and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in a similar legal environment, familiarity with legal finance and the ability to draft minutes for Partnership Meetings.

Qualifications

• HR function and staff management experience.
• Recruitment experience.
• Office operations, facilities and IT projects.
• Compliance and liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Managing, attending and drafting minutes of Partnership Meetings.
• Knowledge of Legal Finance advantageous.
• Delivery of services and managing client complaints.

Responsibilities

• Lead on HR and staffing across multiple offices.
• Oversee office operations and facilities management.
• Drive IT projects and regulatory compliance improvements.
• Draft and manage partnership meeting minutes and governance.
• Support partners with operational, financial and client service processes.

Skills

HR management

Staff management

Recruitment

Office operations

IT projects

Compliance

Regulatory liaison

Minutes of meetings

Legal finance

Client service

Job description

Practice Manager / Office Manager

Ref: KR16372 Cambs / N Essex £40,000 - £60,000 DOE

Our client is seeking a Practice Manager / Office Manager to join their successful firm with multiple offices across the region.

This Lexcel accredited high street practice has been servicing the business and private communities for over 100 years. The very cohesive and growing Partnership are keen to recruit a manager to be part of the leadership team and supporting the Partners on a day-to-day basis. This is a very hand on and varied role where it is hoped that the successful applicant will take a lead on many businesses' operational needs. To be considered, you will be in a similar position with strong compliance and operational capabilities ideally within a legal firm. Key areas of experience will include:

• HR function and Staff Management
• Recruitment
• Office Operations, facilities and IT projects
• Compliance and liaison with regulatory bodies
• Managing, attending and drafting minutes of Partnership Meetings
• Knowledge of Legal Finance would be advantageous
• Delivery of services, solutions and managing Client Complaints

I would be keen to speak to candidates within a similar role, or if you are an assistant manager looking for the next step in your career.