Head of Legal
- Step into a leadership role with a founding equity stake, giving you the opportunity to share in the success of a fast-growing legal tech startup.
- Take the lead in revolutionising probate services through AI-driven innovation, shaping the legal function from the ground up.
- Enjoy complete remote working with flexibility, generous benefits, and the opportunity to be a key decision-maker in an ambitious and well-backed business.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious private client solicitor to take charge of the legal function at a fast-growing legal tech startup backed by established investors.
With a mission to transform the probate process, this company is harnessing AI to make estate administration faster and more accessible. As Head of Legal, you’ll oversee the entire legal operation, ensure compliance, and act as a key strategic decision-maker within the business.
If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make an immediate impact, influence product development, and shape the future of legal services in this space, this is the perfect opportunity.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a solicitor with:
- Essential: A minimum of 3+ years PQE in private client law, with strong probate and estate administration experience.
- Essential: A commercial mindset, with an understanding of compliance and SRA regulations.
- Essential: The ambition and drive to thrive in a startup environment—someone who sees the opportunity, not just the risk.
- Desirable: Experience as a COLP, or willingness to take on this responsibility.
- Essential: The ability to translate legal knowledge into technical requirements to help develop a digital legal product.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Up to £60k plus equity in the firm as a founding team member.
- Equity: Employee stock options in line with early-stage startup standards.
- Fully remote working (with quarterly meetings in London).
- Flexibility to start part-time if preferred, with the option to transition to full-time.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private health cover.
- Pension contribution (3%).
- Fully funded STEP qualification, with a clause requiring reimbursement if leaving early.
- Full autonomy to build and scale the legal function, making a lasting impact on the probate industry.
Contact Kelly Reid
If you’re ready to take on a career-defining leadership role and play a pivotal role in transforming the probate sector, get in touch with Kelly Reid at Realm Recruit. Email kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Remote working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
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V-41093-2

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