Legal Office Manager Location: East LondonContract Type: Permanent Office Based Salary: £40,000 Our client is a well-established legal practice based in East London, known for delivering London-quality legal services at competitive prices. They''re seeking an experienced Legal Office Manager to join their leadership team and drive operational excellence across their growing practice. If you''re ready to advance your career managing the business side of a respected legal organisation, this role offers genuine scope and responsibility. Position Overview This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of the practice''s operations. You''ll manage the financial health of the organisation, oversee all HR functions, and work closely with the leadership team to develop strategy and drive growth. Your work directly enables the legal team to deliver high-quality services to clients across immigration, housing, family, probate and commercial law. You''ll balance operational efficiency with compliance requirements, ensuring the practice runs smoothly whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards. Responsibilities Manage budgeting, financial reporting and billing processes, working with accountants to ensure regulatory compliance and monitor financial performance Oversee recruitment, onboarding and performance management for legal and support staff Implement training and professional development programmes to support team growth Handle day-to-day office operations including facilit