Property & Finance Court of Protection Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing national law firm in Leeds is looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor with 2-3 years' experience. This position offers a competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, and a clear pathway for career progression. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of Court of Protection files and supporting senior solicitors. The firm provides mentor support and promotes a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Medicash plan for health benefits

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' PQE in Court of Protection cases.
• Experience with deputyship and financial management matters.
• Exposure to high-value or serious injury-related Court of Protection work.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of Court of Protection files.
• Liaise with families, clinicians, and other professionals.
• Support senior solicitors on complex high-value claims.

Skills

Court of Protection exposure

Strong drafting and communication skills

Empathetic and organized

Growth mindset

Job description

Overview

• Join a national firm with a booming high-value Court of Protection pipeline
• Handle serious injury and birth injury-related cases worth £15m+
• Flexible hybrid working + bonus + progression to senior roles

This is a rare opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor with 2–3 years’ experience to step into a key role in the Leeds office of a growing national firm.

Following a major acquisition and influx of serious injury work, this firm is looking to expand its Court of Protection offering in Leeds with the same ambition and investment that has led to their Liverpool office growing from 2 to 60 people in just a few years.

You'll join a supportive and people-first team with strong leadership and mentoring, high-quality files, and a clear roadmap for your development.

Who we’re looking for

• 2–3 years’ PQE with strong Court of Protection exposure
• Experience with deputyship and financial management matters
• Exposure to high-value or serious injury-related Court of Protection work
• Litigated Court of Protection experience
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Empathetic, proactive and organised
• Growth mindset and desire to progress

What you’ll be doing

• Manage your own caseload of Court of Protection files, including deputyship applications and financial management
• Liaise with families, clinicians, and other professionals
• Support senior solicitors on complex high-value claims
• Attend hearings and case conferences
• Contribute to the growth of the Leeds team
• Benefit from hands-on mentorship and a clear development pathway

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
• Bonus: Generous bonus scheme linked to performance
• Holiday: 35 days including bank holidays + 3 buyable days
• Long service holiday increases
• Hybrid working: 3 days working from home per week
• Wellbeing: Medicash plan (optical, dental, physio), life assurance
• Other perks: Monthly voucher awards, funded social events
• Progression: Clear route to senior roles and potential partnership

Contact

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.