Court of Protection - Senior Associate Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks Senior Associates for their Court of Protection teams. This role offers a chance to engage in meaningful work with minimal admin, supported by a strong team and innovative technology. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment and a culture that prioritizes career development and collaboration.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 volunteering days

Private health insurance + critical illness cover

Career development from day one

Genuinely flexible hybrid working

Supportive, top-tier team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in Court of Protection.
• A love for client-focused work and complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Join a Chambers-ranked team redefining legal services.
• Support crew handles paperwork, allowing focus on meaningful work.

Skills

Client-focused work

Complex challenges

Collaborative approach

Education

5+ PQE in Court of Protection

Job description

�� Court of Protection Superstars Wanted! | Senior Associate (Property & Affairs or Welfare)

�� Manchester

�� Hybrid (2 days in-office)

�� £62,000 – £80,000 DOE

Are you a CoP expert who dreams of ditching the admin and diving into complex, meaningful work with the full backing of tech and talent?

Ready to elevate your career in a firm that truly gets modern legal practice?

We're representing one of the most forward-thinking law firms in the UK, and they're on the hunt for Senior Associates to join both their Property & Affairs and Welfare Court of Protection teams.

This isn’t just another CoP role… it's a chance to join a Chambers-ranked team that’s redefining how legal services are delivered.

�� About the Team

• Zero Admin – Your support crew of paralegals and admin legends handle the paperwork.
• �� FinTech-Forward – From client transactions to reporting, streamlined systems have you covered.
• �� Dedicated PSL Support – Let someone else dig through the case law.
• �� No Pressure to Bring Clients – The pipeline is full and flowing.
• �� Flexible Chargeables – Love BD or mentoring? Your targets flex with your strengths.

�� Perks That Pack a Punch:

• 28 days AL + bank holidays + 2 volunteering days
• Private health insurance + critical illness cover
• Career development from day one
• Genuinely flexible hybrid working
• Supportive, top-tier team culture (they all hit target last year!)

�� What You’ll Need:

• 5+ PQE in Court of Protection (Property & Affairs or Welfare)
• A love for client-focused work and complex challenges
• A collaborative, forward-thinking approach to law

If you're a seasoned CoP lawyer tired of juggling admin and chasing billables the old-fashioned way, this could be your career-defining moment.