Court of Protection Team Leader
- Lead and shape the Court of Protection team in Leeds
- Handle complex high-value cases with autonomy and support
- Clear path to Partner + bonus in your first year
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor who’s hungry to take the reins and step into a key leadership role within a nationally respected firm.
Whether you’re a Grade B or experienced Grade C fee earner with solid high-value litigation exposure (think serious injury, burns or birth injury), or already operating at Partner level, you’ll have the chance to own the Leeds Court of Protection offering, guide junior lawyers, and access the firm’s generous growth budget and marketing support to take things to the next level.
Who we’re looking for
- 2+ PQE Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive
- Proven experience with deputyship/trustee matters
- Exposure to high-value work or serious injury litigation
- Previous team leadership experience
- Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior team members
- Strategic and commercially aware with an interest in BD
What you’ll be doing
- Run your own caseload of complex Deputyship and Trustee matters
- Oversee and delegate work to junior fee earners
- Help grow the team and develop a clear local strategy for Court of Protection work
- Attend clients in care settings, hospitals, and at home
- Lead BD efforts with marketing support and budget to match
- Input into wider firm leadership and innovation
- Work alongside highly respected partners across offices
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive, DOE (Partner or future Partner level)
- Potetial to earn a bonus within your first year
- Holiday: 35 days including bank holidays + 3 optional buyable days
- Long service holiday increases (3 extra days after 5th, 7th, and 9th year)
- Hybrid working: 3 days from home
- Healthcare: Medicash plan for optical, dental, physio
- Life assurance + enhanced sick pay
- Tech: Excellent systems and support for remote working
- Recognition: Monthly awards, social events, and a supportive culture
- Progression: Clear and realistic pathway to Partner, with active succession planning
If you want to lead a team, work on rewarding and impactful high-value cases, and earn well while doing it, this is your chance to carve out a senior role in a growing firm.
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
Call 03300 245 606 or email bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
Job ref
V-36913-8
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