Legal Manager - Probate

Co-op; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Incentive scheme up to 10%

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

30% discount on Co-op products

Virtual healthcare services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Legal Manager - Probate to lead a team with expertise in probate processes. This role involves managing performance, providing expert legal support, and ensuring exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical knowledge in probate and be passionate about mentoring colleagues. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Expert support in resolving legal issues related to probate.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team.
• Proven analytical skills using management information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to achieve performance targets.
• Manage all line management duties for the team.
• Provide legal and technical audit support to case managers.
• Champion client focus and outstanding service delivery.
• Identify improvements and implement positive changes.

Skills

Excellent technical probate knowledge

Ability to support, mentor and develop colleagues

Passion for delivering outstanding client service

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Legal Manager - Probate – £46,000 to £48,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A). Full time, 37.5 hours. We are working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between working from home and in one of our office locations in Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, or Stratford-upon-Avon.

What you’ll do

• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver performance targets
• Take responsibility for all line management duties for your team
• Provide expert legal and technical audit support to experienced case managers, ensuring we deliver a high quality of service
• Champion client focus and the delivery of outstanding service
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and help to positively implement change in the team and the wider department

This role would suit people who have

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Excellent technical probate knowledge with the ability to understand legal issues and resolve them through expert support
• The ability to support, mentor and develop experienced colleagues
• A passion for delivering outstanding client service
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use management information (MI) effectively

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• incentive scheme up to 10% after probation depending on performance
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place where you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion