Head of Probate & Private Client - Strategy Lead

Venn Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Head of Probate to lead a highly skilled team in East Midlands. The role involves providing strategic oversight on complex estate matters, ensuring compliance, and monitoring performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong private client background and experience in mentoring. Attractive package up to £85,000 plus bonus, with the opportunity to influence the future of a growing probate division.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Strong private client/probate background required.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Confident in compliance and performance management.
• Awareness of commercial decision-making is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team across multiple offices.
• Provide technical oversight on complex estate matters.
• Ensure compliance with SRA and regulatory standards.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to commercial budgeting and growth plans.

Skills

Private client/probate background

Experience supervising or mentoring teams

Confident with compliance

Commercially aware

Job description

A leading legal firm is seeking a Head of Probate to lead a highly skilled team in East Midlands. The role involves providing strategic oversight on complex estate matters, ensuring compliance, and monitoring performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong private client background and experience in mentoring. Attractive package up to £85,000 plus bonus, with the opportunity to influence the future of a growing probate division.