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Our client, a successful international Law Firm are seeking Legal Practice Manager to ensure the effective support of its legal staff, across professional and personal growth. This is a permanent role and based in the London office.
The role will partner with different areas of the business as well as different practice groups. The Legal Practice/Development Manager will work directly with fee-earners of all levels and will work closely with all business support areas within the firm.
Responsibilities of the Legal Development Manager:
- Build understand and maintain extensive knowledge of the firms practice groups, clients, workflow and the Fee-earners in the teams.
- Identify areas of growth and development.
- Assist with annual and interim performance reviews.
- Assist in conduction any development conversations around secondments, feedback etc.
- Work with Partners to help maximise team performance and cohesion.
- Work with external training providers to create and deliver bespoke training initiatives.
- Assist in recruitment of lateral hires & trainees.
Requirements of the Legal Development Manager:
- Minimum 3 years previous experience as a Legal Practice Manager or Senior Co-ordinator (ideally in projects or finance although not essential).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently at all levels.
- Strong IT, data and reporting skills.
- Coaching qualifications welcome but not essential.
