Practice Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in East Sussex seeks an experienced Practice Manager to join its leadership team. This pivotal full-time role will oversee operations, HR, compliance, and support the Managing Partner in strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar environment and strong regulatory knowledge.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape firm-wide strategy

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational or HR leadership role, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance relevant to legal practice.
• Proactive approach to managing a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing recruitment and staff development across all teams.
• Managing office operations and facilities.
• Handling payroll and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in senior operational or HR leadership role

Tools

Compliance knowledge

Job description

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Practice Manager – Law Firm – East Sussex

A respected multi-office law firm based in East Sussex is seeking an experienced and highly organised Practice Manager to join their leadership team, following the upcoming retirement of the current post-holder.

This is a pivotal role supporting the Managing Partner and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm. The Practice Manager will take ownership of key business support functions, including HR, compliance, finance, IT, facilities, marketing, and professional development.

This is a full-time, Hastings-based role, offering the opportunity to help shape firm-wide strategy while ensuring smooth operational delivery in a busy legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and staff development across all legal and support teams
• Managing office operations and facilities across multiple sites
• Handling payroll, pensions, and insurance administration
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and health & safety obligations (including SRA requirements)
• Managing supplier contracts and third-party relationships
• Leading wellbeing, training, and professional development initiatives
• Supporting long-term strategic planning and delivery of key operational projects

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior operational or HR leadership role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance relevant to legal practice
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach to managing a varied workload across multiple functions