Head of Probate

Venn Group; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in East Midlands is seeking a Head of Probate to lead their probate function and make strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong private client background, experience in team supervision, and a focus on compliance and performance. This role offers a competitive salary up to £85,000, with opportunities for influence and progression within a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Competitive package

Clear scope for impact and progression

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private client or probate law leadership.
• Ability to develop teams and improve performance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team across offices.
• Provide technical oversight on complex estate matters.
• Ensure compliance with SRA and internal regulatory standards.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to commercial decision-making.
• Influence client journey improvements.

Skills

Strong private client/probate background

Experience supervising or mentoring teams

Confident with compliance, performance data and legal operations

Commercially aware with a collaborative mindset

Job description

Head of Probate - Solicitor

Venn GroupEast Midlands, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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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

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