Property & Finance Court of Protection Solicitor

• High-value Court of Protection work with files worth £15–£20m
• Be a key hire in a growing Leeds CoP team with national backing
• Hybrid working, generous benefits and a clear path to senior progression

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Property & Finance Court of Protection Solicitor to join a rapidly expanding national practice in Leeds.

You’ll be joining a supportive, friendly and flexible environment, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, agile working and recognition.

This is meaningful work with real impact, the chance to support vulnerable clients and families while being part of a high-performing Court of Protection team with major national growth plans.

Who we’re looking for

• 2–3 PQE Solicitor with strong Court of Protection (property & finance) experience
• Confident managing deputyship, financial management and injury-related CoP matters
• Exposure to high-value injury-related CoP work (desired)
• Litigated CoP experience essential
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Empathetic, client-focused and organised
• Growth mindset, ambitious and keen to progress
• Experience within a mid-sized or national firm (desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Manage your own caseload of property & financial affairs Court of Protection files
• Support senior specialists on catastrophic injury-related CoP cases, including birth injury matters
• Draft applications, reports and Court of Protection documentation
• Liaise with clients, families, case managers and medical professionals
• Attend hearings, conferences and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Contribute to the continued development of the Leeds CoP offering
• Work collaboratively within a national team led by a Partner-level specialist

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Generous bonus scheme
• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Option to buy an additional days’ leave
• Hybrid working: 3 days WFH / 2 in the Leeds office
• Part-time considered
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• Real progression pathway, with potential for future partnership
• Structured development and mentoring from senior CoP specialists

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Bill is deeply embedded in the Yorkshire private client and Court of Protection market. Reach out for a confidential discussion about how this role aligns with your long-term goals.