Practice Growth StrategyPractice Growth Strategy 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 robust 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;

📌 Senior Practice Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne