Role : Chief Operating Officer Location : London Firm : Leading Legal 500 Law Firm Salary : Competitive £100k DOE I am currently working on a very exciting opportunity with a well-respected London law firm who are currently seeking a COO to bolster their senior management team. My client values collaboration, innovation, and ambition, and you will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s future, contributing to exciting growth strategies, and driving meaningful change. This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leading law firm and be instrumental in the firms continued success Key Responsibilities : As COO, you will report directly to the Managing Partner and Equity Partners, delivering operational efficiencies and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. • Enhancing billable hours and cash generation processes. • Overseeing operational team performance and staff development. • Leading employee performance reviews and bonus structures. • Implementing comprehensive staff training programs. • Managing resources and planning for growth demands, including M&A integration. • Streamlining internal systems and procedures across payments, HR, compliance, and induction processes. • Supporting regulatory compliance and aged debt management. • Improving financial reporting and analytics in partnership with the Head of Finance. • Expanding and embedding the firm's culture of innovation. • Supporting office expansions and due diligence for recruitment. About You : The ideal candidate will be a proactive, solution-oriented leader who aligns with the firm’s long-term strategy. Key attributes include: • Extensive experience in professional services (preferably law firms). • Strong financial acumen and a commercial mindset. • Proven leadership and people management skills. • Highly organised with excellent forward-planning capabilities. • Analytical, innovative, and flexible with an agile mindset. • A confident and diplomatic approach to challenging the status quo constructively. • Dynamic and consistent in delivering results. Required : • Have a minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience of working within a: • regulatory environment. • in a senior finance role employing a minimum of 25 staff and reporting directly to the partnership. • Professional services environment. • An excellent understanding of financial management, legal finance and cashering, Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, SRA and other regulatory compliance, law firm organisation and management. • Recognised accounting qualification. You will benefit from : • Hybrid and agile working • 31 days annual leave (with additional leave for every year of service) • Private medical health care • Subsidised gym membership • Employee Assistance Programme • Enthusiastic, driven, and friendly work environment. Apply Now : If you are ready to bring your expertise and vision to a forward-thinking law firm with ambitious plans, we’d love to hear from you. alicialjwsolutions.com