Head of Legal Training (Permanent) in Ipswich, Suffolk

Due to our continued growth, Best Wilson Buckley Family Law is seeking an experienced and motivated Legal Practice Manager to join our leadership team. At our Ipswich office. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in leading one of Queensland's largest firms that practice exclusively in the areas of family law. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of your office, supporting and developing your team, driving performance, and ensuring exceptional client service while maintaining your own file load. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced family lawyer who enjoys balancing legal practice with leadership, mentoring and operational management. You'll have the opportunity to influence culture, improve performance, support business growth and help shape the future success of the firm. As a Legal Practice Manager, you will: Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals. Manage your own file load while supporting your team on complex matters. Drive team performance, client service and financial outcomes. Oversee workflow, compliance and operational excellence. Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and team performance. Support recruitment, business development and strategic growth initiatives. We're looking for a confident and approachable leader who enjoys developing people as much as delivering exceptional legal outcomes. Demonstrated leadership experience within a legal practice. Strong technical expertise in family law and the ability to manage your own client practice. A passion for mentoring, developing and inspiring legal professionals. Commercial acumen with an understanding of legal practice performance. Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. At Best Wilson Buckley Family Law, we're passionate about changing the way people experience family separation. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our people are supported to thrive professionally while making a genuine difference in the lives of our clients. Meaningful Work – Continue practising family law while mentoring others and helping shape the client experience. Professional Growth – Join a progressive firm committed to continuous learning, innovation and career development. If you're an experienced family lawyer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, or an established Legal Practice Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact our Managing Director, Tracey Ryan, at tracey.