Legal Practice Director

3 days ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd Full time £50,000 - £60,000
About the Role

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Legal Practice Director to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead the firm's operations and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the finance department, reception staff, and post room, as well as ensuring the office environment is professional, efficient, and productive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the firms' accounts, including preparing and providing information to the firm's accountants for annual SAR's audit and year end Accounts.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, including GDPR, accounts breaches, etc.
  • Change and project management to ensure the smooth operation of the firm.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and updating policies in collaboration with others as and when required and in line with Lexcel, CQS, and SRA guidelines.
  • Support the firm's marketing efforts, including managing social media accounts, website updates, online reviews, and promotional materials.

Requirements:

  • A commanding knowledge of the Solicitor Accounts Rules and an overview of the general obligations of the SRA Handbook.
  • Previous experience with drafting policies and procedures.
  • The ability to adhere to and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Strong IT skills and previous experience with case management systems (P4W experience would be highly beneficial).

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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