Court of Protection Senior Solicitor / Partner

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds seeks an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to lead a growing team with clear progression to Partner. The role involves handling exceptionally high-value cases, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development efforts. Enjoy a manageable caseload, hybrid working arrangements, and a generous bonus scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional footprint in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

35 days holiday

Long service awards

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in Court of Protection.
• Experience in serious injury and clinical negligence litigation.
• Knowledge of Deputyship matters and statutory wills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a growing Court of Protection team.
• Manage high-value cases exceeding £15-£20 million.
• Develop the firm's presence in Court of Protection work.

Skills

Leadership

High-value litigation

Knowledge of Trustee matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6+ years PQE)

Job description

• Lead and shape a growing Court of Protection team in Leeds, with clear progression to Partner.

• Work on exceptionally high-value cases, including complex birth injury matters exceeding £15-£20 million.

• Benefit from a generous bonus scheme—up to 40% of salary in year one—with flexible hybrid working (three days from home).

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to take ownership of a growing team in Leeds, with strong backing for business development, marketing, and team expansion.

You’ll play a key role in developing the firm’s Legal 500 profile, working on high-value litigation matters, particularly in the serious injury and clinical negligence space. Whether you’re an established Partner or an ambitious Senior Solicitor ready to take the next step, there’s a clear route to leadership with significant growth potential.

With loads of high-value work and a strong referral pipeline, this role offers a rare chance to become the go-to person for Court of Protection work in Leeds while enjoying a manageable caseload, excellent support, and a flexible working structure.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a solicitor with:

• 6+ years PQE in Court of Protection (will consider Grade B and strong Grade C solicitors).

• Experience in high-value Court of Protection work, particularly within serious injury and clinical negligence litigation.

• Knowledge of Deputyship and Trustee matters, pre- and post-settlement.

• Experience handling applications for statutory wills, gifts, and other property & affairs matters.

• A strong desire to develop theLeeds office’s presence in Court of Protection work.

• Leadership experience is ideal, but not essential—more important is the ambition to grow within a management role.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE, with a generous bonus scheme of up to 20% at Partner level—with the potential to earn up to 40% of salary in year one.

• Manageable caseload, with a strong pipeline of high-value work.

• Hybrid working – three days from home.

• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option.

• Life Assurance Policy & Medicash policy (covering dental, optical, and medical expenses).

• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), with the option to buy three extra days.

• Long service awards – extra holiday days after 5, 7, and 9 years.

• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme.

• A fast-growing firm with a clear pathway to Partner.

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re a Court of Protection Solicitor looking for a leadership opportunity with high-value cases and a clear path to Partnership, get in touch with Kelly Reid at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.