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Senior Practice Manager

Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the strategy, growth, commercial performance, people and client development of the practice.
  • Practice Growth & StrategyPractice Growth & Strategy
  • National Law Firm

About Our Client

We are partnering with a leading national law firm on the appointment of a Senior Practice Leader to lead one of the firm's largest and fastest-growing practice areas.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a progressive firm where success is measured by team performance, client outcomes, sustainable growth and commercial impact. The firm has invested significantly in technology, automation and AI, creating a platform that enables its leaders to focus on growing the practice, developing people, strengthening client relationships and driving smarter service delivery.

Job Description

  • Developing and executing the practice's long-term strategy and growth plan;
  • Taking ownership of the practice's commercial performance and P&L;
  • Identifying and pursuing new markets, clients, referrers and revenue opportunities;
  • Building, strengthening and expanding strategic client relationships;
  • Developing the firm's market position and profile within the practice area;
  • Leading a sizeable team of lawyers, senior practitioners and team leaders;
  • Establishing clear expectations, accountability and performance standards across the practice;
  • Coaching and developing senior lawyers and emerging leaders;
  • Supporting recruitment, succession planning and retention as the practice continues to grow;
  • Working collaboratively with other practice and business leaders across the firm;
  • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and service delivery;
  • Driving process improvement and greater operational discipline across the practice; and
  • Championing technology, automation and AI to improve client outcomes and create a more scalable legal service offering.

The Successful Applicant

You may currently be a Partner, Principal, Practice Group Leader, Head of Legal, General Counsel or senior legal executive looking for the opportunity to take broader ownership of a legal business.

You will ideally bring:

  • Significant experience within the relevant legal practice area;
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing senior professionals and sizeable teams;
  • A strong commercial mindset and understanding of the economics of a professional services business;
  • Experience developing and executing growth strategies;
  • A track record of building and maintaining senior client relationships;
  • Strong business development and market engagement capability;
  • Experience managing budgets, financial performance or a P&L;
  • The ability to identify opportunities for operational and commercial improvement;
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills;
  • An interest in technology, innovation, automation and the changing delivery of legal services; and
  • The ability to translate strategy into action and create accountability for results.



What's on Offer

  • A genuine executive leadership position with direct access to and support from the CEO;
  • Ownership of one of the firm's largest and fastest-growing practice areas;
  • A predominantly off-the-tools role, allowing you to focus on strategy, clients, people and growth;
Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7080162
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Senior Associate/Special Counsel
Industry
Business Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-082026-7080162

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.