Practice Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Newport seeks its first Experienced Practice Manager to lead operations, focusing on efficiency and collaboration. This unique role offers a chance to shape the firm's future with a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have law firm management experience and a commercial mindset. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working – genuine work-life balance

Growth opportunity in an expanding firm

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operations in a law firm or professional services.
• Ability to establish processes and drive efficiency.
• Comfortable managing and developing support staff.

Responsibilities

• Build systems and processes, manage support staff, and handle recruitment.
• Oversee billing, profitability tracking, and work on strategic financial planning.
• Streamline client onboarding and manage client relationships.
• Implement support systems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support marketing initiatives and business development efforts.

Skills

Law firm management experience

Systems builder

Leadership skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

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Location: Bristol / Southwest | Hybrid Working

Level: Experienced Practice Manager

Are you an experienced practice manager ready to shape the operations of a high-performing commercial law firm? Want to build something from the ground up in a firm that punches well above its weight?

A respected law firm is seeking its first Practice Manager to join their close-knit, collaborative team.

The Role: This is a rare opportunity to establish operational excellence from day one. You'll be instrumental in supporting the firm's continued growth while working alongside a team that values autonomy, collaboration, and results. Key areas include:

• Operations & HR: Build systems and processes, manage support staff, handle recruitment and team development
• Financial Management: Oversee billing, profitability tracking, and work with partners on strategic financial planning
• Client Services: Streamline client onboarding and manage key client relationships
• Technology & Compliance: Implement support systems and ensure regulatory compliance
• Business Development: Support marketing initiatives and business development efforts

What They're Looking For:

• Law firm management experience or professional services experience
• Systems builder – someone who can establish processes and drive efficiency
• Leadership skills – comfortable managing and developing support staff
• Commercial mindset – understanding of law firm financials and growth strategies

Why Apply?

• Shape the future – first practice manager role with real influence over firm direction
• Quality without politics – work with a team focused on excellence and collaboration
• Competitive package – salary and benefits reflecting the seniority of the role
• Flexible working – hybrid approach with genuine work-life balance
• Growth opportunity – be part of a firm's exciting expansion phase

It's a rare find – the chance to build operational excellence in a firm that combines city-quality work with genuine autonomy and balance.

Ready to take ownership and make a real impact? Get in touch to discuss this unique opportunity.