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 experienced Legal Practice Manager 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 Management: Oversee client and office accounts, manage invoicing, and liaise with external accountants. Experience with SRA Accounts Rules is essenti
* al.Compliance & COLP/COFA Support: Assist the Partners in maintaining Lexcel or CQS standards and ensuring the firm remains fully compliant with SRA regulatio
* ns.HR & Recruitment: Manage staff contracts, onboarding, performance reviews, and holiday/sickness tracki
* ng.IT & Infrastructure: Act as the primary contact for IT support, manage our Case Management System (CMS), and oversee office faciliti
* es.Operations: 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.Experience: Previous experience as a Practice Manager or Senior Administrator within a UK law firm is highly prefer
* red.Financial Literacy: Comfortable with legal bookkeeping, VAT returns, and financial report
* ing.Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft 365 and experienced in using Case Management Systems (e.g., Clio, LEAP, or Procla
* im).Communication: A firm but fair approach to management with the ability to handle sensitive HR matters with total discret
* ion.Regulatory Knowledge: 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
* efitsImpact: A high-level role where your improvements directly affect the firm's suc
* cess.Rewards: High Earning Potential and Growth for someone who wants to lead in a fast growing
firm