Legal Practice Manager - 12m FTC - £52.5k

Legal Practice Manager - 12 month FTC - £52,500 - 2 days in the office!

⚽ Legal Practice Manager - Media & Sports law firm ⚽

An unique, sociable Media & Sports law firm are seeking a Legal Practice Manager on an initial maternity contract until April 2026.

💸 Salary up to £52.5k
🏡 Hybrid: 2:3
🕔 9am - 6pm

You will oversee Operational Management, Marketing, Compliance/Risk Management, Team Management & HR with duties such as:

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and implement policies, systems, and procedures to enhance performance.
• Manage office infrastructure, IT systems, and supplier relationships.
• Assist the leadership team with HR, Marketing, Know How, Office Management and Oversees tasks.

Marketing

• Support the leadership team in business development and strategic initiatives.
• Event Management and Planning.
• Editing marketing pitches.
• Website and social media management.
• Legal Directory/Award submissions.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., SRA rules, GDPR, AML, COLP).
• Manage professional indemnity insurance and other insurance policies.
• Act as the point of contact for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Oversea client onboarding/KYC.

Team Management and HR

• Supervise administrative and support staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Assist with staff appraisals, career development, and well-being initiatives.
• Recruitment: Scheduling interviews, drafting employment contracts, sourcing references/DBS checks
• Pension uploads
• Onboarding new starters

You must have relevant legal experience in a similar role to be considered.