We are looking for a Head of Legal Practice with experience in Estate administration & Probates to join our clients existing team. This role is working on a hybrid basis out of our clients Exeter or Birmingham office.Role SummaryThe role of the Head of Legal Practice - Estates administration & Probates is to be responsible for governance, risk, overall compliance and legal expertise enabling the business the business to deliver financial, operational and service objective. Oversight of all case management, processes and procedures to ensure performance indicators are achieved within process, regulatory and approved benchmarks and growth opportunities secured. The appointee will act as a role model showcasing required behaviours, demonstrating leadership, people management skills, and exhibiting the Group values and performance management capabilities. It will be an organised, focussed individual, with experience in Estates and Probate administration industry.What you’ll be doing as Head of Legal Practice:
1. Ensure the operation remains compliant with all best practice standards and reporting requirements, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, where appropriate implementing actions to always protect the business. Identifying and escalating risks, dependencies and issues that could threaten delivery.
2. Conduct initial reviews and periodic ongoing assessments of all cases ensuring that risk...