Senior Practice Manager - Gatehouse Chambers

About this Job

Chambers’ Practice Management function is structured into four teams, with this role sitting within the G-Team, covering construction, insurance and professional negligence work. The Senior Practice Manager supports and deputises for the Practice Director, contributing to effective practice management, client relationship development, work generation and the progression of barristers’ careers.

About this Employer

Our client, Gatehouse Chambers, is a leading commercial set specialising in commercial disputes, construction and engineering, insurance, professional liability and property, with additional expertise in clinical negligence, personal injury and private client work. Chambers handles domestic and international matters and is known for its modern, client-focused and commercially driven approach, with members ranked in Chambers UK and The Legal 500.

Person Specification

Suitable applicants will be confident, organised and proactive, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent client service. You will enjoy working within a busy team and demonstrate the ability to remain calm, professional and accurate under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Practice Managers, setting priorities and providing guidance and feedback
• Oversee case, diary and practice management for c.25 members across designated practice areas
• Prepare, negotiate and agree fee proposals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of members’ practices, availability and career objectives through practice development meetings
• Support Chambers’ strategic objectives, including fair allocation of work and chambers 2030 vision
• Promote Chambers and build client relationships through targeted business development and marketing activity