Court of Protection Senior Solicitor / Partner

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to lead a growing team in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage high-value cases, including complex birth injury matters, while benefiting from a generous bonus scheme of up to 40% in the first year. With a flexible hybrid working model and excellent support, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the firm's Legal 500 profile and expanding its presence in Court of Protection work. If you're ambitious and ready to take the next step in your career, this position provides a clear pathway to partnership and significant growth potential.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

35 days holiday

Long service awards

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in Court of Protection with high-value case experience.
• Strong desire to develop the Leeds office’s presence in Court of Protection work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing Court of Protection team with a clear progression to Partner.
• Manage high-value cases in serious injury and clinical negligence.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Serious injury litigation

Clinical negligence litigation

Deputyship and Trustee matters

Leadership experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6+ years PQE)

Job description

Lead and shape a growing Court of Protection team in Leeds, with a 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 the Leeds 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.