Property & Finance Court of Protection Solicitor
Hot Job
- 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.
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-51193-1
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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