This is a senior, hands-on Legal Practice role, 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. 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 Legal Practice 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 Legal Practice 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
If you're a Legal Practice Manager ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37681.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year