IT Manager - Law Firm

Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London., This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools.

Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data.

Key Responsibilities

Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services

Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team

Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro

Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services

Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points

Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP)

Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services

Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained

Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders

Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm’s asset register

Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure

This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security., Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential)

Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python)

Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti

Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security

Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments

Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders

Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management

Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels

Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery

Stable, professional services environment

Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.