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Job ID 1059263 Job category Legal Hours per week 37.5 Closing date 01-05-2026 Salary £29,000 to £34,000 base salary, average earnings £47,000 with uncapped bonus

Sales Consultant – Probate

£29,000 to £34,000 base salary, average earnings £47,000 (uncapped bonus) plus great benefits

Monday to Friday, including 1 in 4 Saturdays (4 hours)

Remote – UK | Full‑time

We’re looking for Sales Consultants to join our growing Probate Sales team. At Co‑op Legal Services, we do things differently. We’re here to help people through some of life’s toughest moments, making sure they feel listened to, supported and treated fairly.

We’re looking for people who care about doing the right thing, take pride in giving clear advice, and want a role where their work genuinely matters.

At the Co‑op, you’ll be trusted to do the right thing for our clients — and supported to build a rewarding career with earning potential you can control. 

Why this job matters 

As a Sales Consultant you’ll be helping people in the hour of need. You don’t need legal experience. What matters most is how you talk to people, how you listen, and how you guide clients towards the right outcome for them. There’s no cold calling, clients come to us because they trust the Co-op, and you’ll receive full training and ongoing support from experienced colleagues. Every conversation is an opportunity to give someone clarity and support when they need it most. 

What you’ll do

  • Have thoughtful, respectful conversations with clients by phone and video
  • Understand their circumstances and what matters most to them
  • Explain probate and estate administration services in clear, simple terms
  • Help clients decide whether our services are right for them
  • Manage your work using modern digital systems
  • Work towards agreed KPIs, supported by a close‑knit remote team

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

  • Experience in consultative sales or a customer‑focused role
  • The ability to discuss sensitive topics with empathy and care
  • A willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • The confidence to explain things clearly without jargon
  • Motivation driven by doing a good job and caring for our clients, not just hitting a number
  • A commitment to working for an organisation that is dedicated to supporting our clients 

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive: 

  • An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 
  • 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
  • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
  • 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
  • Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
  • Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
  • 24/7 colleague support service 
  • Training and support foryour development and career progression 
  • Cycle-to-work scheme 

A place you’ll belong

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. 

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

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Benefits

  • Coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
  • Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Incentive scheme up to 10% after probation
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
  • Wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
  • Discounts on Co-op products and services

Success profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Team-work
  • Detail orientated
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Relationship-building
  • Adaptability

Your career at Co-op Legal Services

You’ll find career opportunities here whether or not you have legal qualifications. We offer a variety of routes into legal practice, a clear career progression framework, and early career options that provide a cost effective alternative to university.

We regularly recruit for qualified and non-qualified jobs, so whether you’re an experienced lawyer or someone who’s keen to explore the possibilities of a career in the law, you can make a difference here.

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Our practice areas

You’ll join our wills & trusts department which is set up differently to traditional private practice law firms. Being a specialist team means we often deal with cases of varying complexity, and can provide our clients with an expert service. We also have specialist Probate, Family law, estate planning, and medical negligence teams, so if you want to gain exposure in another area of law they’ll be opportunity to do so.

Probate is the legal and financial process of dealing with the property, money, and possessions of a person who has died. We help and support thousands of bereaved people and families, many of whom have been previously supported by Co-op Funeralcare.

At Co-op Legal Services our will writing advisors discuss our customers' wishes, offer guidance and help to make a will that’s right for their circumstances.

Family law solicitors offer a wide range of family law legal services to our customers. Our areas of practice range from family law and divorce to legal separation and child custody.

Every year, our personal injury solicitors and litigation lawyers secure millions of pounds in compensation through personal injury claims for people injured in accidents through no fault of their own.

Our medical negligence solicitors specialise in recovering compensation for patients who have suffered medical negligence and medical accidents caused by healthcare professionals.

Application process

At Co-op, we’re passionate about doing great work for the communities we trade in. That means having the right people, from all walks of life and backgrounds, in our team to serve them. Take a look below how to become one of our colleagues.

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CV shortlisting

If you pass the assessment your CV will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. If you meet the essential criteria for the role your CV will be sent through to the hiring manager to review.

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Interview

If you're selected for interview, you'll be sent an email for you to choose a date and time for your interview - but if you can't make it don't worry, you can reschedule your interview online up to 48 hours before your interview is due, or you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition team and we can try and accommodate a new time or date. Before your interview, we’ll send you a really helpful guide on how best to prepare, so nothing on the day should surprise you, and most importantly what proof you need to bring to prove your right to work in the UK.

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Your decision

If you’re successful at your interview, you’ll receive a phone call from the hiring manager you met to talk about your job offer. If you accept, we’ll then send your offer online via an email. Before anything can be processed, we'll need you to accept this offer online. This will start your journey into our Co-op.

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