Probate Team Manager: Lead & Develop Advisors

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment is recruiting a Probate Team Manager in Derby. The role is permanent full-time, 37.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00) with a salary up to £50,000.

Lead a team of up to 8 Probate Legal Advisors, ensuring high-quality client service, maintaining SRA compliance and efficient file progression. Solicitor or FCILEx with probate experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (with current practising certificate) or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx).
• Strong experience in Probate and Estate Administration.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership or management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of SRA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop others.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, motivate and develop a team of Probate Legal Advisors (up to 8).
• Legal & Compliance: Provide supervision, maintain a small personal probate caseload, ensure SRA compliance and risk management.
• Client Service & Performance: Ensure high-quality, compassionate probate service, monitor billing and progress with regular matter reviews.

Skills

Solicitor / FCILEx

Probate & Estate Administration

Leadership & Coaching

SRA Regulations compliance

Organisational & Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx

Job description

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment is recruiting a Probate Team Manager in Derby. The role is permanent full-time, 37.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00) with a salary up to £50,000.

Lead a team of up to 8 Probate Legal Advisors, ensuring high-quality client service, maintaining SRA compliance and efficient file progression. Solicitor or FCILEx with probate experience preferred.