Practice and Compliance Manager (Law firm)

Law Lane Solicitors is a well\-established and growing law firm specialising in Immigration, Litigation, Family, Conveyancing and Private Client matters. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, operational excellence and client care.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Practice \& Compliance Manager to oversee the firm’s operational, regulatory and compliance framework while supporting the smooth running of day\-to\-day practice management.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the firm remains compliant with all regulatory obligations, internal procedures and best practice requirements. You will work closely with Directors, Heads of Department and senior management to strengthen operational processes, risk management, staff compliance and regulatory governance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal operations, compliance or practice management professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Management \& Operations

• Oversee the day\-to\-day operational management of the firm and office procedures.


• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of internal policies, systems and processes.


• Support operational efficiency and workflow management across departments.


• Manage and monitor practice standards, service delivery and administrative functions.


• Assist Directors with business continuity, operational planning and strategic improvements.


• Monitor office compliance systems, record keeping and internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements including SRA standards and legal sector obligations.


• Support the firm’s compliance framework including file audits, policy reviews and internal compliance monitoring.


• Monitor risk management processes, complaints handling and regulatory reporting requirements.


• Maintain compliance registers, policies and procedural documents.


• Coordinate compliance training and staff awareness initiatives.


• Assist with GDPR, confidentiality, data protection and information security compliance.


• Support internal audits and compliance reporting to senior management.

• Conduct file reviews and compliance checks to ensure adherence to firm procedures.


• Identify compliance risks and implement practical solutions to improve controls.


• Monitor quality assurance procedures and recommend process improvements.


• Ensure staff understanding of legal, regulatory and internal obligations.

• Support employee onboarding, inductions and compliance training.


• Maintain staff records relating to mandatory training, DBS checks, right to work documentation and regulatory requirements.


• Assist in maintaining professional standards and performance compliance within teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a legal practice management, compliance, operations or regulatory role within a law firm.


• Strong understanding of compliance, risk and operational management in a professional services environment.


• Knowledge of legal sector regulatory frameworks and best practice compliance standards.


• Excellent organisational and problem\-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Experience of case management systems and legal administration processes is advantageous.

Desirable

• Experience in immigration or legal aid compliance.


• Experience conducting audits, policy implementation and risk management.


• Knowledge of HR compliance processes within a legal environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)


• Career progression opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and operational excellence of the firm

If you are an organised, commercially aware and compliance\-focused professional looking to join a growing law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £35,000\.00\-£55,000\.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have UK Law Firm Compliance and Practice Management Experience?


• What is your current notice period?


• What is your right to work in the UK?


• What is your Salary Expectations?

Work Location: In person

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