Practice Operations & Compliance Lead

Mahi.co.nz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedys is a leading global law firm specialising in insurance litigation with a reputation for excellence and innovation. The Practice Manager role offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where your organisational and people-management skills will be valued.

You will oversee IT systems, compliance, HR administration, business development initiatives, and strategic Partner support to drive efficient operations across the office in Auckland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in practice or office management within professional services.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to support business development activities like social media updates.
• Proven experience providing executive-level strategic support to senior leadership or Partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AML/CFT compliance including due diligence checks, reporting obligations, audits, and training sessions.
• Assist business development by coordinating LinkedIn posts, website updates, and analytics reports for partners’ meetings.
• Oversee office management including supplier contracts, insurance renewals, property maintenance coordination, subscriptions and general workflow.
• Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the Partners with reports and presentations for client meetings or internal discussions.
• Support HR processes including onboarding, recruitment tasks and training records.
• Manage IT systems: oversee software updates, user accounts, cybersecurity measures, and integration of new technologies like AI.

Skills

Office management

AML/CFT compliance

IT systems administration

HR processes

Executive-level strategic support

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Kennedys is a leading global law firm specialising in insurance litigation with a reputation for excellence and innovation. The Practice Manager role offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where your organisational and people-management skills will be valued.

You will oversee IT systems, compliance, HR administration, business development initiatives, and strategic Partner support to drive efficient operations across the office in Auckland.