Law Staff are working exclusively on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Practice and Operations Manager to join a leading firm ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.This is a senior, hands-on Legal Practice and Operations Manager role at the heart of the firm, overseeing day-to-day operations, compliance, and internal management, while playing a key part in its future development. You will be a core member of the Management Team, line-managing senior support functions and working closely with external consultants where needed.The firm offers a friendly, supportive culture with excellent staff retention, and for the right individual, there is genuine opportunity to progress to Director level. The ideal candidate will have legal sector management experience, strong knowledge of SRA and AML requirements, and a collaborative, commercially minded approach.Responsibilities for this Practice and Operations Manager role: Oversee risk, compliance, and AML frameworks, policies, training, and file reviewsAct as main contact for regulators, insurers, and external compliance providersLead audits, inspections, and accreditations, including CQS, Lexcel, and PC renewalsManage complaints handling, insurance notifications, and policy renewalsOversee accounts and IT functions, ensuring compliance with Solicitors'' Accounts RulesSupport HR, operations, suppliers, data protection (ICO), and strategic planning Requirements for this Practice and Operations Manager vacancy: Man