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Court of Protection Partner/Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom

Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Southampton seeks a Court of Protection Partner or Senior Solicitor to lead their growing department. Candidates should have substantial experience in managing complex cases, along with strong leadership and business development skills. This senior role offers a balanced workload, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated team focused on high-value work.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Highly competitive bonus scheme
Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office per week

Qualifications

  • Court of Protection Senior Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (6+ years PQE).
  • Experience with complex and high value Court of Protection matters.
  • Background in setting up Personal Injury Trusts and handling applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand the Court of Protection team.
  • Manage complex deputyship cases and PI trusts.
  • Develop junior team members.

Skills

Business Development
Client Care
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills

Education

6+ years PQE in Court of Protection

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Court of Protection Partner/Senior Solicitor, southampton

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Court of Protection - Senior Solicitor/Partner - Leeds/Hybrid - Salary DOE.

About the Job

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a renowned Top Tier Legal 500 firm with a strong national presence, based in Leeds. Due to growth they are seeking an experienced Court of Protection Partner or Senior Solicitor (6+ PQE) to play a pivotal role in leading and expanding a dynamic and growing department.

This is a senior role with an opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth of a well-established Court of Protection team. The successful candidate will benefit from a steady pipeline of high-value work, generated by the firm’s highly regarded Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury teams. This role offers a balance of technical expertise, leadership responsibilities, and business development, supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Court of Protection property and affairs work, including complex deputyship cases and PI trusts. A background in acting as deputy or trustee, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to manage and develop junior team members are essential.

The Candidate

  • Court of Protection Senior Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (6+ years PQE)
  • Highly experienced in handling complex and high value Court of Protection matters
  • Experienced in setting up Personal Injury Trusts and making applications for statutory wills, gifts
  • Ability to show business development
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills
  • Excellent client care skills

The Benefits & How to Apply

  • Salary - dependent upon experience
  • Highly competitive bonus scheme
  • Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office per week
  • 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced pension scheme

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant

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