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:
1. Lead and develop a team across offices
2. Provide technical oversight on complex estate matters (small caseload)
3. Ensure compliance with SRA and internal regulatory standards
4. Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
5. Contribute to commercial decision-making, budgeting and growth plans
6. Influence client journey improvements and service delivery
What’s on Offer:
7. Senior leadership role with real strategic influence
8. Competitive package and clear scope for impact and progression
9. Opportunity to shape the future of a growing probate division
10. Engaged and supportive wider leadership team
11. National reach with the benefits of a Derby base
What You’ll Need:
12. Strong private client/probate background
13. Experience supervising or mentoring teams
14. Confident with compliance, performance data and legal operations
15. 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