Legal Practice Manager (People)

Connected People is proud to be partnering with one of the Hunter region's leading law firms to recruit a newly created Legal Practice Manager (People).

Created as a result of the firm's continued growth, this role reflects its ongoing commitment to investing in its people and maintaining the exceptional culture that has been central to its success. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm where you can make a genuine impact.

About the Firm
Our client is one of the Hunter region's largest and most respected law firms, with established offices in Newcastle and Sydney. They have built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a supportive, collaborative and people-first culture.

Their impressive staff retention is a reflection of the environment they've created - one where people are genuinely valued, supported and encouraged to build long-term careers. Continued growth has led to the creation of this new leadership role, reinforcing the firm's commitment to investing in its people.

About the Role
Reporting to the firm's leadership team, you'll provide dedicated leadership and support to the administration and legal support professionals across the Newcastle and Sydney offices.
Your focus will be on ensuring teams are well supported, engaged and positioned to deliver exceptional service while contributing to the continued success of the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the firm's administration and legal support teams, providing day-to-day people leadership while ensuring resources, workloads and team operations run smoothly across both offices.
• Oversee resource allocation, workflow and staffing coverage.
• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day people matters and team support.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and team effectiveness.
• Partner with the leadership team to support the firm's continued growth and success.

The role is primarily based in Newcastle, with travel to the Sydney office approximately once per fortnight.

About You
To be successful, you'll have experience working within a legal practice in a leadership capacity, ideally as a:

• Practice Manager
• Office Manager
• Senior Legal PA or Executive Assistant with leadership responsibilities

You'll also bring:

• Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• A natural ability to lead, support and motivate others.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• A newly created leadership role with genuine autonomy.
• The opportunity to work closely with a dynamic and entrepreneurial leadership team.
• A collaborative, supportive and highly respected firm.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, social events and an inclusive workplace culture.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead people, strengthen culture and contribute to the success of one of the Hunter's leading law firms, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via the link below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Monica Walmsley
Connected People Recruitment
�� 0492 300 464