Practice Management Executive

Rare and exciting opportunity for 2 Practice Management Executives (PME) to join our team in London. Supporting either the TMIC (Technology, Media, IP, Competition) or LAIE (Litigation, Arbitration, Insurance, Employment) practice group, you will play a crucial role in supporting the operational management of the Practice Group. The role will report into the relevant Head of Practice Strategy & Operations (PGH) for that Practice Group while also supporting the Core Operations Team (Ops Team), and the Team Leaders within the Group with operations management.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

Practice Operations

• Operational Support: Assist the PGH and Ops Team with managing Practice Group and Team operations.

• Project Management: Oversee and coordinate practice-specific initiatives to ensure successful execution.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong internal relationships and support group forums/committees.

• Talent Management: Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and exits for the Practice Group and Teams.

Practice Administration & Compliance

• Knowledge Management: Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives with the PSL/PSA and Knowledge team.

• Resource Management: Assist with team resource allocation in collaboration with the Resource Manager and Ops Team.

• Reporting & Data: Act as a central point for retrieving, summarizing, and sharing business data.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to firm-wide policies and deadlines.

Practice Communications & Events

• Events: Manage the social and engagement budget and coordinate team events and CSR initiatives.

• Communications: Maintain internal communication channels, email lists, newsletters, and MS Teams workspaces.

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• A willingness to develop professional skills.

• Strong organisation, project and time management skills, with the capacity to prioritise multiple tasks.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks and deliverables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional stakeholder interaction.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant business tools.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive approach.

• Strong ethics and confidentiality in handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

• Experience in a practice-facing business support role, ideally in legal or professional services is preferred.

• Exposure to international, complex, and matrix-managed environments is preferred.

• Background in supporting change initiatives and operational management is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

•    Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
•    Flexible, hybrid working policy
•    Generous bonus scheme
•    Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
•    Holiday exchange scheme
•    Private medical insurance
•    Enhanced parental leave
•    Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us.  In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. 
 
As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
 
When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. 
 
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
 
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. 

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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