Practice Manager at Bradfield Consulting

Our client is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm, based in Lagos, which provides high-value legal services to clients in a broad range of diverse, complex and high profile matter. 

Due to restructuring, our client is looking to recruit a Practice Manager - the overall responsibility of the Practice Manager is the management of the day to day operations of the Firm. In addition to running the office, must know about standard human resources practices, and will able fulfill other business management duties.

The challenges are fresh, the atmosphere is high energy and the growth opportunities are endless. Are you versatile and cool under pressure? Does your “can do” attitude prevail over a fast-paced work environment? We are on the lookout for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Recruitment and Selection, Training Administration, Performance Evaluation, Review practice systems and policies, and procedures

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Maintenance of Building & equipment, Purchasing, Ensuring Smooth running of Telecommunications, reception services, internet, mail, dispatch, generator maintenance, security etc

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

• Ensuring compliance with work Product quality control, professional standards and other practice management functions

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to work with minimal Supervision
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must be a proven leader and outstanding manager who can think big, inspire others and collaborate broadly to motivate teams
• Excellent Organisational Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum experience 8 years post graduation experience in similar capacity
• Demonstrated understanding of the business of law, including finance, sales, and marketing, staffing models and industry trends
• Previous international exposure/experience preferred