Practice Manager

eNL Legal Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of a long‑established Greater Manchester law firm. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure efficient service delivery and strong client satisfaction.

The role requires someone with a proven track record in legal operations or practice management, capable of implementing robust processes and maintaining regulatory compliance while guiding HR, budgets and supplier

Qualifications

• Prev. experience as Practice Manager, Legal Operations or senior management within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of operational and regulatory needs of a law practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication abilities.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and capable of balancing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day running and administration of the practice.
• Support partners and senior management in daily operations.
• Develop and refine operational processes and procedures.
• Monitor compliance, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee HR, recruitment and staff development.
• Support financial and budgetary management.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and professional advisers.
• Identify improvements to efficiency and service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic plan implementation and business growth.

Skills

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

PRACTICE MANAGER, GREATER MANCHESTER - Play a Key Role in the Continued Success of a Long-Established Law Firm

• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Manager to join a long-established and well-regarded law firm in Greater Manchester.

This is a key position within the firm, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the practice, whilst working closely with the firm's senior leadership team to support its continued development and success.

The Role

As Practice Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the firm, ensuring that the business continues to operate efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected by its clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running and administration of the practice
• Supporting the firm's partners and senior management team
• Managing and developing operational processes and procedures
• Monitoring compliance, risk and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing HR, recruitment and staff development
• Supporting financial and budgetary management
• Managing relationships with key external suppliers and professional advisers
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery
• Supporting the implementation of the firm's strategic plans
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the business

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from experienced Practice Managers or senior legal operations professionals with a strong understanding of the demands of working within a law firm.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a Practice Manager, Legal Operations or senior management role within the legal sector
• A thorough understanding of the operational and regulatory requirements of a law firm
• Strong organisational and commercial skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• The confidence to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative and approachable management style

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a firm with an established reputation and strong foundations, where your contribution will have a genuine impact on the continued success of the business.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management, influence how the practice operates and introduce improvements that support both the firm's people and its clients.

For an experienced Practice Manager looking for a role offering responsibility, variety and the opportunity to make a real difference within an established legal business, this could be an excellent next step.

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