Practice Manager – Essex/Hybrid – Legal 500 firm

Overview

In this role you guide the operational backbone of a prestigious legal practice, ensuring smooth day-to-day running while supporting growth. You will lead staff, optimize workflow, and oversee client service and regulatory compliance. Collaborating with partners, you will drive efficiency, profitability, and business development initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership position at a well-established firm offering a competitive package and hybrid working. You will help shape the firm’s operations to sustain excellence in client delivery and governance.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package offered

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including staff management, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
• Lead HR and Recruitment activities
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve efficiency and profitability
• Manage client relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery
• Collaborate with partners and senior management on business development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in legal administration

Key requirements

• Experience in legal practice management or related roles
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of legal industry regulations and best practices
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and systems

• leadership
• communication
• interpersonal skills
• time management
• relevant software applications and systems

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