Court of Protection Solicitor

• 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.