Court of Protection Associate Solicitor
Hot Job
- Grade B Court of Protection role with an existing caseload to step straight into
- Clear opportunity to build and lead your own Court of Protection team
- Hybrid working, autonomy, and genuine long-term progression with no glass ceiling
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection solicitor who wants more ownership, influence, and a clear path to leadership.
The role has been created to establish a dedicated Court of Protection function, taking over existing COP work that currently sits with the Private Client team. You’ll inherit a ready-made caseload from day one, with the scope to grow the offering further once a specialist is in place.
For someone who feels they’ve hit a ceiling in their current role, this offers the chance to shape something properly – without starting from scratch.
Who we’re looking for
- Court of Protection Solicitor, Grade B level
- 4–8 years’ PQE in Court of Protection work
- Experience handling deputyships and attorneyships autonomously
- Confident running a caseload with partner support rather than supervision
- Ambitious and motivated to grow a service line and lead a team over time
- Comfortable working collaboratively within a wider Private Client team
- Looking for long-term progression rather than a sideways move
What you’ll be doing
- Taking over an existing caseload
- Managing matters autonomously, with support available from experienced partners
- Acting as the dedicated Court of Protection specialist within the wider Private Client team
- Helping relieve workload pressure from Wills and Probate solicitors
- Growing the Court of Protection offering once recruitment is in place
- Playing a key role in shaping the future structure of the COP team
- Progressing into a Head of Court of Protection position as the department develops
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive, market-aligned salary (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid working with 2 days working from home
- Genuine autonomy over your caseload
- Clear career progression framework with no artificial ceiling
- Opportunity to build and lead your own team
- Strong partner support while retaining independence
- Long-term, stable role with growth baked in from day one
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kelly specialises in Court of Protection roles across the North West and can give you a clear view on how this opportunity compares to other Grade B and leadership-track COP positions in the region.
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
Job ref
V-44235-4
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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