Head of Probate - Nationwide Firm (Based in Derby HQ / Hybrid Working) 🚀
Lead with purpose. Inspire a team. Redefine probate services.
📍 Location: Derby(with travel across UK offices as required)
💼 Position: Head of Probate
💷 Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits
🕒 Flexibility: Hybrid working available
A rare leadership opportunity has arisen at a fast-growing, process-driven private client firm that's reshaping the way people experience probate and estate planning.
We're looking for a Head of Probate - someone with the right mix of legal expertise, operational awareness, and inspirational leadership - to guide a national team, raise service standards, and drive performance in line with the firm's vision: protecting memories, not just money.
This role is perfect for someone who has a strong background in high-volume private client or conveyancing work and is ready to take the step into strategic leadership.
🌟 What You'll Be Doing:
Lead, mentor, and support Probate Managers and Legal Advisors across a national team
Maintain a small caseload of complex estates and trusts (as needed)
Drive team engagement, development, and performance through regular 1:1s and structured reviews
Embed and enhance processes across a network of branches to ensure consistency and excellence
Oversee legal compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives
Analyse performance data and shape strategies that improve client service, risk mitigation, and profitability
Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, marketing, and client experience strategy
Be a key member of the senior legal team - collaborating with HR, Training, and Commercial Directors
✅ What You'll Bring:
Proven experience in probate, private client, or conveyancing (ideally in a process-heavy, high-volume setting)
A passion for excellent client service and people development
Confidence in leading and mentoring legal professionals at different stages of their career
Ability to balance technical legal oversight with commercial awareness
Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and compliance standards
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing performance, budgets or contributing to P&L desirable
💡 Why Apply?
Join a purpose-driven firm on a mission to modernise the probate experience
Enjoy autonomy and strategic input at senior leadership level
Lead a dedicated, values-led team with national reach
Be part of a collaborative, innovative culture where ideas and people matter
Hybrid working and flexible travel supported
Ready to lead the future of probate?
Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss your next big step.
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