Head of Probate - Solicitor
Venn Group
East Midlands, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Head of Probate – Up to £85,000 plus bonus
Location:East Midlands (flexible office)
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client or Probate Lawyer to step into a senior leadership role within a high-performing firm. This role offers the chance to lead a large, well-structured probate function, overseeing fee earners and support staff, with full involvement in strategy, compliance, and performance.
The Role:
* Lead and develop a team across offices
* Provide technical oversight on complex estate matters (small caseload)
* Ensure compliance with SRA and internal regulatory standards
* Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
* Contribute to commercial decision-making, budgeting and growth plans
* Influence client journey improvements and service delivery
What’s on Offer:
* Senior leadership role with real strategic influence
* Competitive package and clear scope for impact and progression
* Opportunity to shape the future of a growing probate division
* Engaged and supportive wider leadership team
* National reach with the benefits of a Derby base
What You’ll Need:
* Strong private client/probate background
* Experience supervising or mentoring teams
* Confident with compliance, performance data and legal operations
* Commercially aware with a collaborative mindset
If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Joel Isherwood on linkedin, email or phone number.
07703832803
jisherwood@venngroup.com
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