Court of Protection Solicitor
Hot Job
- Handle complex Court of Protection files worth £15–£20 million
- Join a fast-growing Leeds team with genuine long-term progression potential
- Hybrid working, strong flexibility and national-quality work without city-centre burnout culture
Court of Protection lawyers often reach a point where they want more complexity, more responsibility and better-quality work — without sacrificing flexibility or ending up in an environment driven purely by targets.
This Leeds-based role offers exactly that. The team is growing rapidly as part of a wider national expansion strategy, and they’re now looking for a Property & Finance Court of Protection Solicitor who can take ownership of high-value deputyship matters while developing into a key long-term member of the department.
The work itself is particularly strong. You’ll handle your own caseload of Property & Affairs matters while also supporting on catastrophic injury-related files involving substantial damages awards, including birth injury cases with deputyship values in the region of £15–£20 million. It’s the kind of work that gives you genuine technical depth and exposure far earlier than many comparable teams can offer.
You’ll work closely with clients, families, case managers and medical professionals, becoming deeply involved in helping vulnerable individuals manage complex financial affairs following life-changing injuries. The role combines technical challenge with genuinely meaningful client work, making it especially rewarding for someone who enjoys building relationships as much as handling the legal side.
The culture is another major draw. Despite operating nationally, the environment feels supportive, collaborative and refreshingly down-to-earth. There’s strong mentoring from senior Court of Protection specialists, clear progression pathways and a genuine commitment to flexibility and wellbeing. The Leeds team itself is still growing, so there’s real opportunity for someone to establish themselves early and progress quickly over time.
Who we’re looking for
- Solicitor with 2–3 PQE and strong Property & Finance Court of Protection experience (E)
- Experience managing deputyship and financial management matters independently (E)
- Litigated Court of Protection experience (E)
- Strong drafting and communication skills (E)
- Empathetic, organised and client-focused approach (E)
- Interest in complex injury-related Court of Protection work (E)
- Exposure to catastrophic injury or high-value deputyship matters (D)
- Experience within a mid-sized or national firm (D)
- Ambitious and interested in long-term progression (E)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing your own Property & Affairs Court of Protection caseload
- Supporting senior specialists on catastrophic injury-related matters
- Handling high-value deputyship files, including birth injury cases
- Drafting applications, reports and Court of Protection documentation
- Liaising with clients, families, case managers and medical professionals
- Attending hearings, conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
- Supporting the continued growth of the Leeds Court of Protection offering
- Working collaboratively within a national specialist team
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Generous bonus scheme
- Hybrid working: typically 3 days from home / 2 days in Leeds office
- 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay
- Structured progression pathway with strong long-term growth potential
- Mentoring and development from senior national Court of Protection specialists
- Part-time considered
- Meaningful, complex work with genuine client impact
- Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding national Court of Protection practice
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill specialises in private client and Court of Protection recruitment across Yorkshire and can give you a clear, honest view of how this role compares to others currently on the market.
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £55,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
Job ref
V-51193-2
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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