Legal Practice Manager

Located in the West End, our client, a boutique law firm that provides a high level of service throughout their practice, which is consistently reflected in their Google reviews are currently recruiting an experienced Practice Manager to join them.  Their other offices are located in South London, Essex and Surrey. About this Legal Practice Manager role: The Practice Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across the firm, working closely with the Partners to drive growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver efficient, high-performing business operations. The role has full responsibility compliance, HR, IT, facilities, and business support functions, acting as a key decision-maker and trusted adviser to the Partnership Key Responsibilities for this Legal Practice Manager role: Strategic & Operational Leadership: Work collaboratively with Partners to support and deliver the firm’s strategic, growth, and marketing plans Lead and oversee the day-to-day operational management of the firm Drive continuous improvement, process review, and transformational change across departments Manage complex projects including office relocations, mergers, and systems implementationsCompliance & Risk: Reporting to COLP and COFA to assist in ensuring full compliance with SRA regulations and Solicitors Accounts Rules Oversee PII renewals, Practising Certificate renewals, and lender panel memberships (CQS, LMS, Lender Exchange) and applications for Cyber Essentials, LEXCEL etc if required Implement and maintain robust client onboarding, ID verification, and risk management procedures Carry out AML file reviews and reporting to MLCO and MLRO Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance across all firm systems and processesHR & People Management: Lead HR and recruitment at all levels of the firm Manage onboarding of new staff Oversee employee relations, performance management, and staff development Manage benefits, insurance policies, and wellbeing initiatives Support training programmes and internal eventsBusiness Development & Marketing: Support practice marketing and business development initiatives Organise client events, internal training sessions, and firm-wide communications Contribute to brand positioning and operational support for growthFacilities & Office Management Oversee office management and facilities – office suppliers and utilities etc Lead office moves, refurbishments, and premises projects  Manage outsourced services including file, deed, and will storage, including overseeing archiving of filesExperience for this Legal Practice Manager role: Significant experience with a law firm Knowledge of SRA regulations COFA and legal finance Experience in managing finance, HR, IT and compliance functions Be commercially aware, professional and highly organised Have a collaborative leadership skillsFor more information about this Legal Practice Manager role please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37626 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with (url removed)