Legal Manager

Legal Manager

Location:

Stratford‑Upon‑Avon, England, United Kingdom

£46,000 – £48,000 plus excellent benefits.

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid: work from home and in one of our office locations in Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, or Stratford‑upon‑Avon.

We're looking for legal managers to join our market‑leading probate operations team.

In this role you’ll coach, mentor, and develop a team of senior and lead case managers to deliver quality legal advice, strong case progression and great client service. You won’t need to source your own work or bring a following of clients with you. You’ll be joining a fast‑growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our clients.

• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver performance targets
• Take responsibility for all line‑management duties for your team
• Provide expert legal and technical audit support to experienced case managers, ensuring delivery of a high quality of service
• Champion client focus and the delivery of outstanding service
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and help to positively implement change in the team and the wider department

• Excellent technical probate knowledge with the ability to understand legal issues and resolve them through expert support
• The ability to support, mentor and develop experienced colleagues
• A passion for delivering outstanding client service
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use management information (MI) effectively

• An annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
• Wellbeing benefits to support your physical, financial and mental health
• Coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• Discounts on Co‑op products and services

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice and Legal Services