Head of Wills and Probate

Head of Wills and Probate
Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE
Working Pattern: 4-day working week (full-time salary) | Hybrid working
Location: Mansfield (NG21)
The Opportunity:
A growing East Midlands-based professional services firm is seeking an ambitious and driven solicitor to lead the development of its Wills and Probate department.
This role is not simply about servicing existing work. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can develop the department, create processes and systems, build a team and become the recognised Head of Wills & Probate within the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Leadership & Growth
* Establish and lead the firm's Private Client department.
* Develop and implement the department's business plan.
* Build and maintain a profitable caseload.
* Implement systems, procedures and precedents to support an efficient and scalable service.
Fee-Earning Responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload including:
* Wills and estate planning.
* Lasting Powers of Attorney.
* Trust creation and administration.
* Estate administration and probate matters.
Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities
* Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SRA requirements and professional obligations.
* Maintain high standards of client care and risk management.
* Contribute to precedent development and knowledge sharing.
* Ensure compliance with AML, data protection and other regulatory requirements.
Who We’re Looking For:
We're deliberately open-minded about the level of candidate we appoint. This could suit:
* An experienced Private Client solicitor with strong technical expertise who is ready to take the next step into leadership,
* An established Senior Associate, Legal Director, Partner or existing Head of Department who already has leadership experience, referral contacts and a proven track record of growing a successful Private Client practice.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential
* Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales.
* Minimum 5 years' PQE in Private Client law.
* Strong technical knowledge of:
* Wills.
* Probate and estate administration.
* Trusts.
* Lasting Powers of Attorney.
* Inheritance Tax planning.
* Court of Protection matters.
* Demonstrable experience managing a substantial private client caseload.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Excellent client relationship skills.
What’s On Offer:
* Permanent four-day working week with no reduction in salary.
* Genuine opportunity to build and lead a new department.
* Significant autonomy and influence over departmental strategy.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements