Practice Manager

STA Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £12,000

Job summary

STA Legal Limited is a growing Alternative Business Structure delivering debt recovery and commercial litigation for STA International clients and others. This senior leadership role reports to the Operations Director and has scope to shape how the firm works from the ground up.

You'll lead day-to-day operations, refine workflows and policies, support budgeting and forecasting, and embed compliance through our design framework.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in law firm operations or professional services management.
• Strong knowledge of legal sector compliance and regulation.
• Experience with financial reporting and performance data is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and refine workflows, policies and resource allocation across the firm.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to control costs and grow revenue.
• Embed compliance through the firm's 'Compliance by Design' framework and support audits/inspections.
• Lead and develop the support team from recruitment to training and performance management.
• Drive digital transformation, process automation, and change initiatives.

Skills

Law firm operations

Budgeting & forecasting

Compliance & regulation

Team leadership

Digital transformation

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Management qualification (ILM/CMI/MBA)

Tools

Case and practice management systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Help build a law firm, not just run one.

STA Legal is a growing Alternative Business Structure within the STA Group, specialising in debt recovery and commercial litigation for STA International clients and a widening range of outside businesses. We're a close-knit team across Manchester and Maidstone, and we're at an exciting stage: establishing ourselves, raising our standards, and planning for future growth and diversification.

That's where you come in. This is a brand-new senior leadership role, reporting to our Operations Director, with real scope to shape how the firm works from the ground up.

The role

No two days will be the same. You'll be the operational engine of the practice, keeping it efficient, profitable and compliant so our lawyers can focus on delivering outstanding client service. You'll:

• Lead day-to-day operations, refining workflows, policies and resource allocation across the firm
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, spotting opportunities to control costs and grow revenue
• Embed compliance into everything we do through our "Compliance by Design" framework, supporting the COLP, audits and regulatory inspections
• Lead and develop our support team, from recruitment and onboarding to training and performance
• Drive digital transformation, process automation and change initiatives that move the firm forward
• Track KPIs and give commercial, data-led advice to the senior leadership team

What you'll bring

You'll have significant experience in law firm operations, practice management or professional services management, with strong knowledge of legal sector compliance and regulation. You're confident with financial reporting and performance data, a natural leader who builds great relationships, and someone who thrives on organising, improving and delivering projects. A degree, a management qualification (ILM, CMI, MBA or equivalent), or experience with case and practice management systems would be a bonus.

Why join us?

You'll get a genuine seat at the leadership table and the chance to leave your mark on a firm in its growth phase. We value open, honest communication, we act on feedback, and we believe in ownership, accountability and succeeding together. Add a competitive salary and a bonus of up to £12,000 and it's a rare opportunity to build something lasting.

Ready to shape what comes next?