Partner - Court of Protection

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 72.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Bonus scheme

30 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

National platform

Senior leadership role

Descripción de la vacante

The firm is seeking a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester to lead a specialist Property and Affairs practice within a national Private Client platform.

You will manage complex deputyships, advise vulnerable clients, and drive strategic growth with a strong referral network and a senior leadership role.

Hybrid working is offered with long-term strategic influence and opportunities to shape the private client offering.

Formación

• Extensive Court of Protection experience and strong Property & Affairs knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage complex deputyship work and high-value matters.
• Track record in business development and growing client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with autonomy and senior leadership capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a specialist Court of Protection Property and Affairs practice.
• Manage deputyships and high-value financial matters for vulnerable clients.
• Advise HNW clients on long-term financial management.
• Drive strategic growth of the Court of Protection offering.
• Build relationships with clients, families and advisers.
• Collaborate with senior partners across Private Client team.
• Lead business development and raise profile.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers.

Conocimientos

Court of Protection expertise

Deputyship management

Business development

Leadership

HNW and vulnerable clients

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial awareness

Descripción del empleo

Court of Protection Partner – Manchester – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading national law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester to join its highly regarded Private Client team.

As a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester, you’ll take on a senior leadership role with full responsibility for developing and growing a specialist Property and Affairs practice. This opportunity offers real strategic influence, access to a strong referral network and the platform to build a market-leading offering.

The Role

• Leading and developing a specialist Court of Protection Property and Affairs practice
• Managing complex deputyships and high-value financial matters
• Advising HNW and vulnerable clients on long-term financial management
• Driving the strategic growth of the Court of Protection offering
• Building relationships with clients, families and professional advisers
• Collaborating with senior partners across the wider Private Client team
• Leading business development and profile-raising initiatives
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers

The Candidate

• Established Court of Protection Partner or senior lawyer stepping up
• Strong technical expertise in Property and Affairs matters
• Proven experience managing complex deputyship work
• Commercially aware with a strong business development track record
• Confident working with HNW and vulnerable clients
• Entrepreneurial mindset with growth ambition
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Driven by long-term strategic impact and autonomy

The Benefits

• Salary up to £120,000 depending on experience
• Generous bonus scheme and flexible benefits package
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days in office)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Strong national platform with internal referral network
• Investment in Private Client and Court of Protection growth
• Senior leadership role with clear strategic influence