Practice Manager

Law Staff are working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Practice Manager to join a leading firm ranked by Legal 500. 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. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003