Practice Manager (Legal Firm)

Our client, a leading legal firm notable in the maritime sector, desires a Practice Manager, well versed in managing the operations of a legal firm.  Preference will be given to candidates with a legal/litigation background.

Compliance & Professional Ethics

• Maintain the firm’s policies, procedures and ensure that all employees comply with both internal policies and ethics of legal practice
• Ensure continuing management and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Working within all areas of the firm’s practice to foster a common strategic thrust on quality, client care and risk management and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders

Human Resources Coordination

• Advise HR and Partners on HR policies and work closely with them to understand and implement policies and procedures
• Oversee recruitment including drafting job descriptions, arranging & conducting interviews
• Oversee the onboarding process and distributing all new starter paperwork
• Monitor staff competencies in line with law firm’s requirements
• Develop and implement policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, disciplinary measures and absence management
• Administer employee benefits
• Maintain employee files and ensuring all staff personal details are kept in a discrete and confidential manner.

Office Administration

• Coordinate administrative staff to ensure that administrative tasks are effectively executed including the operations team consisting of HR Executive, Accountant and Personal Assistant
• Convene and attend monthly management meetings and preparation of Agenda, Papers and minutes
• Convening and attending weekly/interim Management Meetings and preparation of Action List.
• Liaise with and manage the external contractors to ensure that matters requiring attention are dealt with in a timely manner according to the contract in place
• Carry out other assignments delegated by the Partners
• Keeping the firm’s strategic plan under review in line with all of the above

• LLB, BL
• LLM advantage
• Minimum of fifteen years’ experience in a law firm

Interested candidates should kindly email their CVs to info@lohiconsult.com.