Court of Protection Senior Solicitor / Partner
- Lead and shape a growing Court of Protection team in Leeds, with 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 Bill at bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
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