Head of Legal Services - Probate & Wills Location: Hybrid - Head Office & Remote Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 (depending on experience) Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and empathetic Head of Legal Services to lead legal and compliance functions within a growing organisation operating in the Wills and Probate space. This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who combines strong technical legal expertise with emotional intelligence, clarity of communication, and a people-first mindset. You will oversee legal operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the continued development of both services and team capability, while helping the business scale responsibly and ethically. The Role This is a cross-function leadership position working closely with senior management and commercial teams. You will provide day-to-day legal oversight, technical guidance, and strategic direction, ensuring high standards of legal delivery and governance across the organisation. This role would suit a credible, calm and collaborative legal professional who is passionate about delivering clear, compassionate legal services while maintaining the highest professional standards. Key Responsibilities Legal Oversight & Risk Management Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance Supervise and support the legal team, including practising certificates and CPD requirements Provide guidance on complex or high-risk cases Strategic & Departmental Leadership Contribute to strategic planning, new services and partnerships Monitor and advise on regulatory developments Support innovation in legal technology and process improvement Team Management & Development Lead, mentor and develop legal professionals across Wills and Probate services Identify training needs and implement development plans Promote a positive, ethical and collaborative team culture Operational & Commercial Support Provide legal templates and internal guidance to client-facing teams Review commercial contracts and partnership agreements Represent the legal function internally and externally when required Essential Requirements Strong experience in Wills, Probate and/or Private Client law Demonstrable background in legal risk management, compliance and governance Experience managing and mentoring legal teams Understanding of legal delivery within both regulated and unregulated environments Interest in legal technology, ethical innovation and continuous improvement The Package Location: Hybrid - 3 days Head Office (Hertfordshire) & 2 days remote Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 (depending on experience) Pension Holiday: 25 days (excluding bank holidays)