Junior Practice Manager for Law Firm - The Legists : Job Details

Law Firm

Empass Law is aprogressive law firm nestled in London's bustling heart in Mayfair. 

Empass Law is a forward-looking law firm focused on providing high-quality legal services. Our mission is simple: to deliver top-tier legal services. With a client-centred approach, we serve both businesses and individuals across diverse practice areas including Corporate, Employment, Business Legal Services, Residential and Commercial Property and more. With a team of Experienced Lawyers from big City firms.

The Role

Empass Law are seeking an experienced Practice Manager/Compliance Officer who is keen to move to a highly regarded firm in Mayfair. We are looking to appoint an efficient and proactive Practice Manager/Compliance Officer to oversee our daily operations. This is a pivotal role, offering the chance to make a real impact within a friendly and supportive team. The role includes but not limited to the following responsibilities: -

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office, ensuring smooth operations and high levels of efficiency

• Support the Senior Partner with their managing, including recruitment, staff inductions, and managing employee records

• Manage administrative tasks such as maintaining office systems, including IT

• Coordinate office maintenance, supplier relationships, and insurance renewals

• Ensure compliance with legal industry regulations and company policies, checking ID, address proof source of funding, source of wealth check 

About You/The Candidate

• Proven experience in a Practice Manager role (minimum 2 years), ideally within a law firm

• Understanding of how a law firm undertakes AML, especially source of funds and wealth in property transactions

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a hands-on approach

• Familiarity with office management procedures and SRA principles

• IT proficient with experience in managing office software and systems

• Understanding compliance procedures

 Benefits and Salary

• Salary is Industry Market Rate and dependant on experience

•  Flexible working environment/Hybrid/Work from Home

• A close-knit, supportive team in a well-established firm

• Opportunity to play a key role in the firm's continued success and growth

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Practice Manager/Compliance Officer to join a respected firm and take ownership of the operational side of the business. If you are highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you by applying with your CV below.Start Date - 1st January 2025/3rd February 2025