Practice Manager

6 days ago

Leederville, Western Australia Counsel Connect Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our client, a successful and steadily growing commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to oversee the firm's day-to-day operations and lead its HR, compliance, finance and business support functions. While prior experience in a law firm is highly regarded, it is not essential.

Reporting directly to the Directors, this role is central to the smooth running of the business and plays a key part in supporting the firm's long-term growth. The Practice Manager will be involved in all aspects of operational leadership, ensuring the practice operates efficiently and that lawyers are supported.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operational, administrative and practice management activities across all practice areas
  • Manage end-to-end HR processes including onboarding/offboarding, payroll inputs, contracts and compliance
  • Act as primary liaison for external suppliers and outsourced service partners
  • Oversee financial administration including invoicing, reconciliations, expenses and support across trust and office accounting
  • Prepare financial and operational reporting to assist Directors with planning, budgeting and performance management
  • Partner with Directors to implement business plans, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with WHS, privacy, risk and broader legal industry obligations
  • Coordinate internal IT needs and work with the external IT provider to ensure secure, reliable systems
  • Oversee technology projects, upgrades and legal-tech compliance (e.g., PMS, MFA, cybersecurity)
Skills & Experience
  • Experience in senior operations, office management or practice management within legal or professional services
  • Strong financial and reporting capability, with experience across accounts, budgeting and governance
  • Familiarity with trust accounting principles and practice management systems
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate financial/operational insights
  • Experience managing suppliers, IT systems and outsourced services
  • Strong HR knowledge including Fair Work compliance and employment processes
  • High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities confidently
  • Project management experience

About Us

At Counsel Connect, we specialise in delivering exceptional secondment and permanent recruitment solutions across Legal, Executive, and HR functions. As a proudly Western Australian business, we are grounded in the local market and led by the most experienced team in the State. Our deep understanding of WA's corporate, resources, government, and professional services sectors allows us to provide flexible, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of both corporates and private practice firms.

If interested in finding out more about this role, please apply and we would love to have a confidential discussion with you about how we can support your next career move.

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