Practice Director

Leading international law firm is looking to hire a practice director to provide senior expertise to guide the firm’s continued development.

The successful applicant will combine the responsibilities of a finance manager and business manager. You will play a major part in assisting with the strategic planning and implementation of the firm’s business objectives as well as providing support to the overall finance function.

The practice director will take over the role of COFA and ensure adequate accounting control systems comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules. You will be required to provide high quality financial information to partners and assist in all finance related discussions. Further duties will include creating financial projections and firm budgets.

The role will require you to work closely with the office manager to provide leadership and direction to the support team. You will ensure that performance is monitored and an efficient level of service is provided to the fee earners.

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in a similar role, ideally at practice director or operations director level within a law firm.

Experience of strategic development is a key requirement for this position. Financial credentials and experience in budget creation/financial management is essential.