Job Description
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the strategy, growth, commercial performance, people and client development of the practice.
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We are partnering with a progressive national law firm on the appointment of a Head of Practice to lead one of the firm's largest and fastest-growing practice areas. The firm operates differently from the traditional law firm model. Performance is centred around team-based success, client outcomes, sustainable growth and smarter service delivery, supported by significant investment in technology, automation and AI.
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Description
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Developing and executing the practice's long-term strategy and growth plan;
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Taking ownership of the practice's commercial performance and P
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Identifying and pursuing new markets, clients, referrers and revenue opportunities;
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Building, strengthening and expanding strategic client relationships;
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Developing the firm's market position and profile within the practice area;
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Leading a sizeable team of lawyers, senior practitioners and team leaders;
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Establishing clear expectations, accountability and performance standards across the practice;
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Coaching and developing senior lawyers and emerging leaders;
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Supporting recruitment, succession planning and retention as the practice continues to grow;
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Working collaboratively with other practice and business leaders across the firm;
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Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and service delivery;
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Driving process improvement and greater operational discipline across the practice; and
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Championing technology, automation and AI to improve client outcomes and create a more scalable legal service offering.
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Profile
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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.
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You will ideally bring:
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Significant experience within the relevant legal practice area;
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Demonstrated experience leading and developing senior professionals and sizeable teams;
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A strong commercial mindset and understanding of the economics of a professional services business;
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Experience developing and executing growth strategies;
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A track record of building and maintaining senior client relationships;
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Strong business development and market engagement capability;
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Experience managing budgets, financial performance or a P
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The ability to identify opportunities for operational and commercial improvement;
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Solid leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills;
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An interest in technology, innovation, automation and the changing delivery of legal services; and
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The ability to translate strategy into action and create accountability for results.
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Job Offer
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A genuine executive leadership position with direct access to and support from the CEO;
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Ownership of one of the firm's largest and fastest-growing practice areas;
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A predominantly off-the-tools role, allowing you to focus on strategy, clients, people and growth;
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📌 Practice Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Victoria