Head of Probate

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:

• 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.