Law Staff are working exclusively on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Practice and Operations Manager to join a leading firm ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
This is a senior, hands-on Legal Practice and Operations Manager role at the heart of the firm, overseeing day-to-day operations, compliance, and internal management, while playing a key part in its future development. You will be a core member of the Management Team, line-managing senior support functions and working closely with external consultants where needed.
The firm offers a friendly, supportive culture with excellent staff retention, and for the right individual, there is genuine opportunity to progress to Director level. The ideal candidate will have legal sector management experience, strong knowledge of SRA and AML requirements, and a collaborative, commercially minded approach.
Responsibilities for this Practice and Operations Manager role:
Oversee risk, compliance, and AML frameworks, policies, training, and file reviews
Act as main contact for regulators, insurers, and external compliance providers
Lead audits, inspections, and accreditations, including CQS, Lexcel, and PC renewals
Manage complaints handling, insurance notifications, and policy renewals
Oversee accounts and IT functions, ensuring compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
Support HR, operations, suppliers, data protection (ICO), and strategic planning
Requirements for this Practice and Operations Manager vacancy:
Management experience within a legal practice
Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, and risk management
Experience working with regulators, insurers, and external providers
Commercially aware, organised, and able to balance operational and strategic priorities
Approachable leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills
Benefits for this for this Practice and Operations Manager opportunity:
Private Healthcare Package
Flexible working option
Bupa Cash Plan
Death in Service
4% pension
25 days holiday
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Christmas Bonus and gifts
Health Cash Plan
Car parking spot
If you're a Practice and Operations Manager ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37629.
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