Legal Practice Manager

Legal Practice ManagerSalary: £80,000-£100,000Location: South Coast (Primary base: Worthing)Type: Hybrid / Multi-office

Join a fast-growing regional law firm recognised for its expertise in real estate, commercial property, and residential conveyancing. We are seeking an accomplished Legal Practice Manager to support firm-wide growth, strengthen operational performance, and lead on regulatory compliance.

Role Overview

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Drive the firm's growth strategy across its multi-office network.
• Lead business improvement projects to enhance efficiency, profitability, and client experience.
• Provide commercial insights to support new service lines and departmental expansion.
• Harmonise processes, systems, and performance across all locations.

Regulatory & Compliance (COLP/COFA)

• Act as the firm's COLP & COFA, ensuring full compliance with SRA standards.
• Oversee client money handling, audits, risk management, and mandatory reporting.
• Maintain compliance training, monitoring systems, and firm-wide culture.

Operational & Office Management

• Manage day-to-day operational performance across all offices.
• Lead administrative and support teams.
• Oversee relationships with external suppliers, IT providers, and operational partners.

Financial Management

• Oversee financial controls, budgeting, cashflow, and compliance with Accounts Rules.
• Work with the accounts team on billing accuracy, reconciliations, credit control, and reporting.

Client Experience

• Champion a consistent, high-quality client journey across all offices.
• Continuously improve onboarding, communication, and service processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership experience within a law firm or regulated professional services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of SRA compliance; COLP/COFA experience desirable.
• Proven ability to drive operational or organisational improvement, ideally across multiple sites.
• Commercial understanding of real estate, conveyancing, or related legal services.
• High financial literacy and familiarity with legal accounts rules.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at Partner level.
• Desirable: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), REL, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive senior-level package.
• Hybrid working with approx. one day per week in the Worthing office.
• Opportunity to shape operational strategy in a growing multi-office firm.
• Full support from an experienced Partner team in fulfilling COLP/COFA responsibilities.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Mark Watts, Reed Legal Recruitment, or get in touch for an informal chat: .