Practice Manager

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to oversee operations, including Finance, HR, and compliance. The role is critical in enabling the firm's strategic focus on business development and client delivery. Candidates must have senior operations experience in a law firm and a strong understanding of legal practice operations. This position offers long-term leadership potential in a collaborative firm culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations/practice management role within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of finance, HR, and compliance.
• Ability to drive performance and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational aspects of the law firm.
• Provide strategic oversight for Finance, HR, and IT.
• Act as a bridge between fee-earning and support functions.

Skills

Senior operations experience

Understanding of legal practice operations

SRA compliance knowledge

HR management

Risk management

Job description

Job Title: Practice Manager

Location: London

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience

Hybrid: 3 office / 2 home

One of our clients, a leading London boutique law firm, are looking for an experienced, commercially astute practice manager to take over the day-to-day responsibility for the operational management of the firm.

This is a key leadership role designed to take over vital functions currently being dealt with by one of the partners, enabling the partnership to focus more strategically on business development and client delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, and Compliance and Risk Management, acting as a vital bridge between the fee-earning and support functions. You will report directly to the equity partners and be instrumental in driving performance, improving processes, and ensuring the firm remains compliant and competitive.

It is essential that you have proven experience in a senior operations/practice management role within another law firm, and a strong understanding of legal practice operations including SRA compliance, HR, finance, and risk management.

This is an exciting opportunity within an established, innovative law firm with a collaborative and collegiate firm culture. There is long-term potential for further leadership and strategic input.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.