Legal Practice Manager
Location : North London Salary : £60,000 -£75,000 + Bonus/Benefits Type : Full-tim
eOTE £100,000
+
The Ro
leAre you the person who keeps everything running behind the scenes? We are looking for an experience d Legal Practice Manag er to take the operational reins of our fir
m.This is a pivotal role where you will bridge the gap between legal practice and business efficiency. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the office, ensuring our solicitors have the tools, environment, and compliance frameworks they need to provide world-class servic
e.
Key Responsibilit
* iesFinancial Manageme nt: Oversee client and office accounts, manage invoicing, and liaise with external accountants. Experience wi th SRA Accounts Ru les is essenti
* al.Compliance & COLP/COFA Suppo rt: Assist the Partners in maintaining Lexcel or CQS standards and ensuring the firm remains fully compliant with SRA regulatio
* ns.HR & Recruitme nt: Manage staff contracts, onboarding, performance reviews, and holiday/sickness tracki
* ng.IT & Infrastructu re: Act as the primary contact for IT support, manage our Case Management System (CMS), and oversee office faciliti
* es.Operatio ns: Streamline internal processes to improve efficiency and reduce overhea
ds.
The Ideal Candi
dateWe are looking for a "safe pair of hands" with a proactive mindset. You don’t need to be a solicitor, but you must understand how a law firm breat
* hes.Experie nce: Previous experience as a Practice Manager or Senior Administrator within a UK law firm is highly prefer
* red.Financial Liter acy: Comfortable with legal bookkeeping, VAT returns, and financial report
* ing.Tech Sa vvy: Proficient in Microsoft 365 and experienced in using Case Management Systems (e.g., Clio, LEAP, or Procla
* im).Communicat ion: A firm but fair approach to management with the ability to handle sensitive HR matters with total discret
* ion.Regulatory Knowle dge: A solid grasp of GDPR, AML, and SRA complia
* nce.Leadership - The ability to lead and direct the performance of the firm and individuals to deliver the required results and Quality outcome for the f
irm.
Ben
* efitsIm pact: A high-level role where your improvements directly affect the firm's suc
* cess.Rew ards: High Earning Potential and Growth for someone who wants to lead in a fast growing
firm