Senior Court of Protection Solicitor
- Join one of the UK’s leading Court of Protection teams handling exclusively complex Property & Finance work
- Flexible opportunity for Solicitors from 5+ PQE, with just one day a week in the Birmingham office
- Clear progression to Legal Director or Partner within a nationally recognised Legal 500 team
If you’re passionate about Court of Protection work and want to build your career within one of the country’s most respected specialist teams, this is an opportunity to join a firm where you’ll be surrounded by genuine experts and work on some of the highest-quality Property & Finance matters in the market.
You’ll join a thriving department that continues to grow as demand for its expertise increases. Working alongside highly regarded specialists, you’ll manage complex Property & Finance deputyship matters for clients who have lost mental capacity through catastrophic injury or degenerative illness, while benefiting from exceptional support, technical development and long-term career opportunities.
You will quickly build confidence managing increasingly complex matters, while more experienced solicitors will have the opportunity to supervise colleagues, support business development and help shape the continued growth of the Birmingham team. With an established national reputation, a consistent flow of high-quality work and a clear progression framework, this is a role where your career can develop in whichever direction you choose.
The team is recognised not only for the quality of its work but also for the way it supports its people. Despite a busy caseload, wellbeing is a genuine priority, with extensive support, flexibility and development opportunities helping lawyers build sustainable long-term careers.
Who we’re looking for
- Court of Protection Solicitor from 5+ PQE
- Strong experience in Property & Finance Court of Protection matters
- Ability to manage or assist with complex deputyship matters
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
- Genuine passion for Court of Protection work
- Experience supervising or line managing colleagues (Desitred)
- Business development experience (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a caseload of high-value Property & Finance Court of Protection matters
- Advising deputies, families and vulnerable clients on complex financial affairs
- Working closely with colleagues across the firm’s wider specialist teams
- Supporting business development and the continued growth of the department
- Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
- Delivering exceptional client care throughout every matter
- Contributing to one of the country’s leading Court of Protection practices
Salary & Benefits
- Performance and business-related bonus
- Hybrid working with just one day a week in the Birmingham office for the right candidate
- Travel expenses considered for longer-distance commuters
- Clear progression pathways
- Nationally recognised Legal 500 Court of Protection team
- Extensive wellbeing initiatives and employee support
- High-quality, complex Property & Finance work with no Health & Welfare caseload
- Long-term career development within one of the UK’s leading specialist practices
Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000
Location
- Birmingham
- West Midlands
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
Job ref
V-37219-11
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