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Probate Property Team Leader
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Probate Property Team Leader
Probate Property Team Leader
Salary & Terms
£38,000 to £45,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A) Full time, 37.5 hours Location: Bristol / Stratford-upon-Avon Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days remote (find our hybrid policy here)
We’re looking for a Probate Property Team Leader to join our Probate Operations team at Co-op Legal Services.
About the Role
In this People Manager role, you’ll:
- Coach, mentor, and develop your team to deliver high-quality property services, strong case progression, and exceptional client outcomes.
- No client sourcing required—we’ll provide your workload.
- Join a fast-growing, innovative legal business, using technology to meet evolving client needs.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and motivate your team to meet performance targets.
- Fulfil all line management duties, including development and wellbeing support.
Technical & Quality Oversight
- Drive improving all property work within the team, including legal and technical audits of case managers.
- Champion client-focused excellence and outstanding service delivery.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and implement positive change across the team and team function.
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Essential Criteria
We’re keeping requirements to a minimum—you’ll need:
- A strong working knowledge of:
- Land Law, Land Registration, and the Conveyancing process.
- Trusts and Equity, including Land Registration rules for equitable interests (both registered and unregistered property).
- Technical expertise to:
- Title check (freehold, leasehold, registered, and unregistered) properties.
- Arrange property registrations (e.g. various dispositions, first registrations, adverse possession claims).
- Deep property knowledge, particularly with Assents—able to assess and resolve complex legal issues.
- Strong ability to mentor and develop colleagues, enhancing their performance and confidence.
- Analytical and organisational skills to:
- Interpret and leverage management information (MI).
- Manage a full caseload of files alongside managerial and technical responsibilities.
Why Join Co-op?
Comprehensive Benefits
- Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.
- Annual bonus scheme (based on performance).
- 30 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 with service).
- 30% discount on all Co-op products & services, plus 10% off select brands.
- Stream – early access to pay as you earn.
- Virtual healthcare, including:
- GP appointments.
- Mental health support.
- Nutrition and fitness advice.
- 24/7 colleague support service.
- Career development:
- Professional coaching and study leave.
- Cyber Security accredited training programs.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
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A Place Where You Belong
We build diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to visibility, equity, and representation.
- Disability Confident employer—interviewing disclosed applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- Tailored support during recruitment (e.g., access adjustments).
Join a movement: At Co-op, you own your future within an organisation that prioritises people and communities.
Learn more: Our recruitment process Our inclusion commitments
*Note: As part of onboarding, you’ll undergo:
- SRA checks (Solicitors Regulation Authority).
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- Credit checks.
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- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
No visa sponsorship available for this role. Successful applicants will complete an online assessment (~20 mins) during recruitment.
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