Court of Protection Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading national law firm in Sheffield as a Court of Protection solicitor. This role offers a top-tier salary package, flexible working, and clear pathways for promotion while working on complex deputyship matters in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking at Associate level

Fully expensed car and fuel at Partner level

Exceptional training and promotion pathways

Supportive, inclusive team environment

Strong pro bono culture

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value caseloads independently.
• Strong track record in property and affairs deputyship work.
• Passionate about the area of law.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value, complex deputyship matters.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Manage the financial aspects of deputyship cases.

Skills

Property and affairs deputyship

Complex applications

Financial management

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

2+ years’ PQE as a solicitor

Job description

Join one of the UK’s leading Court of Protection teams with a national footprint and over 200 specialists.

• Work on high-value, complex deputyship matters alongside a respected senior team.
• Benefit from clear promotion pathways, flexible working, and a top-tier salary package.

An award-winning national law firm is looking to grow its Yorkshire Court of Protection offering and is seeking experienced solicitors to join the team in Sheffield. Whether you’re looking to step into a more senior role or want to develop your niche within one of the country’s most established CoP practices, this is a standout opportunity to work on some of the most rewarding and challenging cases in the sector.

With 1,300 deputyships, 2,000 clients, and 15 specialist partners, the department is exceptionally well-resourced. The firm also offers one of the strongest training and development programmes in the market—supporting ambitious solicitors at every level to take their next step.
You’ll be part of a firm recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work, with a staff retention rate of over 90%, and a culture centred on collaboration, progression, and wellbeing.

Who we’re looking for

• Court of Protection solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE (more senior applicants also welcomed).
• Strong track record in property and affairs deputyship work, including complex applications and financial management.
• Comfortable managing high-value caseloads independently and providing mentorship to junior team members if needed.
• Commercially aware, team-focused, and genuinely passionate about this area of law.
• Open to collaboration and continuous development within a large but close-knit team.

Salary & benefits

• £50,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days per week in the office.
• Free parking at Associate level; fully expensed car, fuel, and parking at Partner level.
• Exceptional training and promotion pathways.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Strong pro bono culture and community focus.
• One of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• 91% staff retention rate.

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re a Court of Protection solicitor looking to take your career to the next level with one of the UK’s most respected and well-resourced teams, get in touch with Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [email] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.