Head of Legal Services - Probate & Wills
Location: Hybrid - Head Office & Remote
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 (depending on experience)
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and empathetic Head of Legal Services to lead legal and compliance functions within a growing organisation operating in the Wills and Probate space. This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who combines strong technical legal expertise with emotional intelligence, clarity of communication, and a people-first mindset.
You will oversee legal operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the continued development of both services and team capability, while helping the business scale responsibly and ethically.
The Role
This is a cross-function leadership position working closely with senior management and commercial teams. You will provide day-to-day legal oversight, technical guidance, and strategic direction, ensuring high standards of legal delivery and governance across the organisation.
This role would suit a credible, calm and collaborative legal professional who is passionate about delivering clear, compassionate legal services while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Oversight & Risk Management
- Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance
- Supervise and support the legal team, including practising certificates and CPD requirements
- Provide guidance on complex or high-risk cases
Strategic & Departmental Leadership
- Contribute to strategic planning, new services and partnerships
- Monitor and advise on regulatory developments
- Support innovation in legal technology and process improvement
Team Management & Development
- Lead, mentor and develop legal professionals across Wills and Probate services
- Identify training needs and implement development plans
- Promote a positive, ethical and collaborative team culture
Operational & Commercial Support
- Provide legal templates and internal guidance to client-facing teams
- Review commercial contracts and partnership agreements
- Represent the legal function internally and externally when required
Essential Requirements
- Strong experience in Wills, Probate and/or Private Client law
- Demonstrable background in legal risk management, compliance and governance
- Experience managing and mentoring legal teams
- Understanding of legal delivery within both regulated and unregulated environments
- Interest in legal technology, ethical innovation and continuous improvement
The Package
Location: Hybrid - 3 days Head Office (Hertfordshire) & 2 days remote
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 (depending on experience)
Pension
Holiday: 25 days (excluding bank holidays)
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