A prominent legal organisation is seeking a Lead Probate Solicitor to handle its most complex estate matters and provide senior technical leadership within the probate department. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner with a track record of managing high‑net‑worth, multi‑asset, or technically challenging estates.
The Role
You will oversee high‑value and complex probate cases, act as an expert technical escalation point, mentor senior colleagues, and contribute to shaping best practice across the department. The organisation continues to expand its use of AI‑enabled estate administration systems, creating opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the most complex probate and estate administration matters
* Providing technical leadership and acting as an escalation point
* Supporting the development of Associate and Senior Solicitors
* Ensuring compliance, accuracy, and delivery of high professional standards
* Contributing to legal process improvement and innovation
About You
* Highly experienced probate practitioner (Solicitor or Legal Executive)
* Significant experience handling high‑value or high‑net‑worth estates
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills
* Excellent technical accuracy and analytical capability
* Comfortable working in a collaborative, technology‑driven environment
Benefits
* Annual bonus scheme
* Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
* 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
* Private healthcare
* Extensive wellbeing and professional development support
Hybrid Working
Office attendance is expected during initial training. Thereafter, senior team members typically attend at least once every two weeks, with flexibility.