Practice Manager

Nub News; Ibstock; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Generous holiday

Hybrid working

Career growth

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Legal Practice Manager in Leicestershire to oversee day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, and cost controls, partnering with senior leadership to drive operational efficiencies.

The role covers facilities, payroll, budgeting, IT liaison, and maintaining high client-care standards while supporting growth. Hybrid working is available; salary up to £60,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Practice Manager within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, Lexcel standards, Law Society requirements, and Professional Indemnity Insurance obligations.
• Experience overseeing financial processes, budgeting, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily office operations, facilities management, and administrative functions.
• Monitoring financial performance, budgets, reporting, and payroll processes.
• Managing and supporting administrative teams, ensuring efficient workflows and resource allocation.
• Working alongside senior management to implement operational improvements and best practices.
• Supporting compliance functions and ensuring adherence to regulatory and risk management requirements.
• Liaising with external IT providers and overseeing legal practice management systems.
• Maintaining high standards of client care and acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and service providers.
• Assisting with the firm's ongoing growth and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Experience in legal practice management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management systems

Job description

Practice Manager Leicestershire Up to £60,000 DOE Hybrid Working Available

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Practice Manager to join a progressive and growing firm, working closely with senior leadership to ensure the smooth running of the business, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive operational efficiencies.

The Role

As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the firm's operations, supporting both the strategic and day-to-day running of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily office operations, facilities management, and administrative functions.
• Monitoring financial performance, budgets, reporting, and payroll processes.
• Managing and supporting administrative teams, ensuring efficient workflows and resource allocation.
• Working alongside senior management to implement operational improvements and best practices.
• Supporting compliance functions and ensuring adherence to regulatory and risk management requirements.
• Liaising with external IT providers and overseeing legal practice management systems.
• Maintaining high standards of client care and acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and service providers.
• Assisting with the firm's ongoing growth and development initiatives.

Requirements

Applications will only be considered from candidates with previous experience working as a Legal Practice Manager within a law firm.

• A thorough understanding of legal practice management and law firm operations.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, Lexcel standards, Law Society requirements, and Professional Indemnity Insurance obligations.
• Experience overseeing financial processes, budgeting, and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• A senior and influential position within a successful and supportive law firm.
• Long-term career prospects and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's continued growth and success.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.