Legal Support Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Support Manager to join a leading law firm in London. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will lead and develop the Legal Support function, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to Partners, fee earners and clients.

You will manage a team of approximately 30 legal support professionals, working closely with HR and senior stakeholders across the firm.

• Lead, manage and develop the Legal Support team, promoting a positive and high-performing culture.
• Oversee the delivery and quality of legal support services across the firm.
• Manage performance, appraisals, development and employee relations in partnership with HR.
• Build strong relationships with Partners, Heads of Department and key stakeholders.
• Oversee resource allocation, workload, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Support change management and wider Business Services projects.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities, supporting career progression and succession planning.

• 2-3 years' proven management or supervisory experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with performance management and employee relations.
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, adaptable and confident managing competing priorities.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.

If you are interested, please apply today!