Practice Manager in Leeds - CV-Library

Eventus Legal are seeking a Practice Manager with experience to join the management team of a successful, multi-brand law firm, from their Leeds, West Yorkshire head-office. This is a permanent position, offered either full-time or on a reduced working week. The firm offers a generous salary (depending on experience), along with a holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays, hybrid working, and a bonus structure.

Role responsibilities

The incoming Practice Manager will be responsible for managing the operation of the Practice, primarily in the areas of HR, compliance, health and safety, facilities and general management including administration. Specific duties will include although are not limited to:

* Supervise, coordinate and lead the activities of departmental support staff, providing motivation and guidance so that all staff contribute to achieving departmental objectives.

* Complaints manager

* Day to day management of all sites.

* Responsibility for the successful application and maintenance of Lexcel.

* Responsibility for HR functions including induction, appraisals, training and performance management

* Implementation of new systems and processes to improve the quality of service provided to clients.

* To assist the COLP and COFA in ensuring adequate record keeping and compliance in accordance with SRA guidelines

* Ensuring the firm remains compliant in respect of all health and safety obligations in relation to staff and premises

* Budget monitoring

* Responsibility for ensuring all office policies and procedures are compliant

* Visiting the other offices (London and Manchester) to develop relationships with team members (ideally once per month)

You will directly line report the support staff and be responsible for running the practice of circa 20 staff (but growing quickly) in total. You will directly report into the Board of Directors and work closely with the Managing Director to help drive a high standard and efficient service to clients.

Person specification

Applications are sought from experienced Practice Managers, with experience in a similar position, managing across multiple disciplines. Ideally, you will have experienced gained within another law firm. This is not essential however, and applications are encouraged from applicants with experience in a similar role in another professional, regulated organisation, particularly if you can demonstrate strong business development acumen.

It is essential you have strong organisation, business and systems experience. Most important however, is that you are a confident, energetic individual, with the passion and enthusiasm to want to make this role your own and suggest and implement changes for best practice across the organisation.

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining a long-established law firm, with an excellent reputation, right in the heart of Leeds. A competitive salary is on offer, alongside the ability to earn a bonus payment for excellent performance. Other benefits include:

* Hybrid working (initially 1 day per week from home, 2 in due course)

* Flexibility over working hours/days (open to a reduced working week)

* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Annual pay reviews

* Career progression to board level

About the Company

This law firm group is well established with two brands at present, looking to launch a 3rd this year. Whilst they are relatively modest in size at present, they have big ambition and this newly created role is a chance to be part of this growth, in an integral position, with the opportunity to make it your own. The office in Leeds, West Yorkshire is centrally located and can be reached easily from Leeds train station or by car.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Practice Manager job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email or phone (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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