Head of Legal

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)