Practice Manager
- Recruiter
- Venn Group (Bristol)
- Location
- South West
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 10 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 07 Nov 2019
- Ref
- 682400
- Contact
- Odette Fothergill
- Job Title
- Practice Manager
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Practice Manager – High-street firm Exeter – Full time
A significant opportunity has arisen for a Practice Manager to join a long established, successful law firm based in a beautiful location in Exeter.
In this role, the successful candidate will work closely alongside the Partners to coordinate, strategise and ensure the efficient and smooth running of the firm from day to day. You will also act as a key point of engagement for all staff and external stakeholders.
Additional responsibilities as Practice Manager will include –
- Acting as HR Manager for the firm
- Taking responsibility for ensuring quality and compliance standards are met, especially in relation to the Lexcel Accreditation programme
- Managing a team of 4 support staff
- Liaising with third party service providers and ensuring secure management and development of the ICT network
- Working with Partners and staff to ensure the firm meets obligations in relation to applicable Data Protection Legislation
- Identify, commission, manage and evaluate firm wide training and development activities
- Taking responsibility for facilities management: Health and Safety and Security
- Managing all insurances with Partners and Brokers
- Managing the Partner meeting process and ensuring all follow up actions are completed
- Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the firm operates within means, secures value for money and maintains accurate financial records
- Working closely with Partners to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements – e.g. SRA, Law Society and ICO
- Identifying and managing Business Risk issues including the Firm's Business Contingency/Disaster Recovery Plans and operations
If you think your experience and skills match the role requirements outlined above and you would like to be considered for this role, please call Chris Jenkinson or Odette Fothergill on 0117 930 8760 or send your current CV to swlegal@venngroup.com