Practice Manager

Eclectic Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Romford is looking for an experienced Practice Manager / Office Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in conveyancing and legal compliance, alongside excellent leadership and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience, within a supportive and professional working environment, providing opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional working environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a legal firm.
• Strong background in conveyancing and legal compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Confident people manager with strong leadership skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the firm's day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including SRA and CLC standards.
• Overseeing conveyancing processes and supporting fee earners.
• Managing staff, including recruitment, performance, and development.
• Handling office administration, policies, and procedures.
• Liaising with external suppliers, accountants, and regulators.
• Ensuring systems and workflows are efficient and compliant.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Legal compliance

People management

Organizational skills

Job description

Practice Manager / Office Manager

Location: Romford
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Eclectic Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established firm based in Romford, who are seeking an experienced Practice Manager / Office Manager to oversee the smooth running of their office.

This is a key position within the business and would suit someone with strong conveyancing and compliance experience, who is confident managing people, processes, and regulatory requirements within a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of the firm's day-to-day operations
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including SRA and CLC standards
• Overseeing conveyancing processes and supporting fee earners where required
• Managing staff, including recruitment, performance, and development
• Handling office administration, policies, and procedures
• Liaising with external suppliers, accountants, and regulators
• Ensuring systems and workflows are efficient and compliant

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a legal firm
• Strong background in conveyancing and legal compliance
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Confident people manager with strong leadership skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role within a growing firm
• Supportive and professional working environment

We endeavour to respond to all applicants within 10 days. If you have not heard from us within this time, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

For more information or to apply, please contact Eclectic Recruitment today.