Practice Manager - Commercial and Construction

Practice Manager - Commercial and Construction

Job type: Practice Manager

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience, plus bonus and benefits

Location: London

Closing Date: 12.00pm (noon) on Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday, 3 and Thursday 4 September 2025(In person - please keep free)

Start Date: ASAP and depending upon any notice period

Contract: Full time (42.5 hours per week) and permanent

39 Essex Chambers is a leading barristers' chambers with almost 200 barristers (including 55 King's Counsel), and a staff team of 53. We have offices in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. We are instructed in many of the highest profile and most interesting commercial cases with a particular specialism in the construction, energy, infrastructure, finance, healthcare, sport, and utilities sectors.

We aim for nothing less than excellence in the service that we provide.

Our working environment is collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking. Our staff team work hard, have the opportunity to develop and progress, and enjoy the work that they do.

The Role: Practice Manager

Reporting to the Director of Clerking (Commercial and Construction), the successful candidate will play a critical role as a member of this highly regarded and friendly practice management team, supporting the day-to-day management and practices of over 60 barristers, domestically and internationally.Key responsibilities include business development, fee and contract negotiation, court liaison and diary management, as well as line managing a junior team member.

How to Apply:

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39 Essex Chambers is an equal opportunities employer