GENERAL MANAGER

A highly regarded, specialist insurance law firm with a strong national presence, McCabes is recognised for technical excellence, enduring client relationships and a values-driven culture. The WA practice operates as an independent, partner-owned firm that forms part of a national alliance. This structure provides the WA business with the autonomy and agility of an independent firm, while benefiting from brand alignment, shared knowledge and selective collaboration across the broader McCabes network.

The firm combines the collegiate feel of a mid-sized practice with the capability and systems required to manage complex, high-value insurance matters. It has experienced sustained growth in recent years. As it continues to scale, the firm is focused on strengthening its operational foundations while preserving the culture, independence and client focus that underpin its success.

The Role:

Reporting to and working closely with the Partners, in this newly created leadership role, you will have broad responsibility for the operational performance of the firm. The position has been established to support the next phase of growth by strengthening structure, commercial discipline and operational effectiveness. Key elements of the role include:

Overall leadership of the firm’s day-to-day operations

End-to-end oversight of finance, people and culture, IT, risk, compliance and administration

Development and embedding of robust reporting, budgeting and performance management frameworks

Improving utilisation, productivity and accountability across practice groups

Supporting the Partners by reducing operational and administrative burden

Acting as a trusted adviser to the Equity Partners on operational and strategic matters

Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including systems and process optimisation

Preserving and strengthening the firm’s collaborative, people-focused culture

This is a highly influential and strategic position, offering genuine scope to shape how the business operates and to play a central role in its ongoing evolution.

About You:

This role will suit a senior operational or corporate services leader from a service sector environment who enjoys working closely with senior professionals and influencing outcomes. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate:

Relevant academic credentials.

Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and drive performance through data.

A practical, hands‑on approach to operational leadership and problem solving.

Experience introducing structure, discipline and accountability within growing organisations.

High levels of emotional intelligence and stakeholder management capability.

A collaborative leadership style aligned with a values-driven culture.

This opportunity will appeal to someone seeking a long‑term role where they can have a meaningful impact on performance, structure and culture within a highly regarded law firm.

For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing **********@lesterblades.com.au. After reviewing the Prospectus, you can make further confidential telephone enquiries to Lester Blades’ Partner, James Fairbairn, at .

Applications may be made in Word format to ************@lesterblades.com.au quoting Reference LB . Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position.

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ABOUT LESTER BLADES

Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search and board advisory firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEOs and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.