Court of Protection Legal Director

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning national law firm seeks a Legal Director for its Court of Protection team, responsible for leading complex deputyship matters and guiding departmental strategy. This senior position offers an excellent salary package, career progression opportunities, and a collaborative culture within a respected legal practice.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Fully expensed car, fuel and parking

Career development and progression

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience at Legal Director level or ready to step up.
• Expertise in high-value deputyship cases.
• Strong ability to mentor and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex deputyship matters and departmental development.
• Handle a high-quality caseload of property and affairs.
• Shape the department’s future strategically.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Client Service

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

• Step into a senior role with one of the UK’s largest, most respected Court of Protection team
• Lead on complex, high-value deputyship matters and help shape the department’s future
• Excellent package, career security, and access to a national platform for progression

An award-winning national law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Director to its well-established Court of Protection team. With over 200 professionals across the country, 1,300 deputyships, and a caseload comprising some of the UK’s most complex property and affairs matters, this is a unique opportunity to play a senior role in a thriving national practice.

You’ll work alongside experienced Legal Directors and Partners, supporting strategic departmental development while continuing to handle a high-quality caseload. Whether your focus is technical excellence, leadership, or progression to partnership, you’ll have the resources, recognition and flexibility to succeed.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced Court of Protection solicitor operating at or ready for Legal Director level
• Expertise in managing high-value deputyship cases, including property acquisition, investment structures, and financial oversight
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability with a collaborative mindset
• Commercially aware and comfortable contributing to departmental strategy
• Passionate about delivering a gold-standard service to vulnerable clients

Salary & benefits

• £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days in the office per week
• Fully expensed car, fuel and parking
• Career development and progression to partnership
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with 91% staff retention
• One of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work

ContactKelly Reid
If you’re a senior Court of Protection solicitor ready to step into a Legal Director role and join a firm where you can truly make your mark, get in touch withKelly [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.