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Partner / Senior Solicitor
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Partner / Senior Solicitor – Court of Protection (Property & Affairs)
Location: Leeds – Hybrid (2 days a week onsite)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Up to £80k (DOE, will go higher for the right candidates) + Bonus
Experience: Strong PQE in Court of Protection – Property & Affairs
Are you an experienced Court of Protection specialist ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive, confident and compassionate legal professional to join an expanding Court of Protection team as a Partner or Senior Solicitor.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking legal groups, offering high-quality work, industry-leading hybrid flexibility, and clear opportunities for leadership and progression.
You’ll work within a collaborative, friendly and ambitious department, supporting complex and high-value deputyship, trustee, and litigation-linked property & affairs matters generated by well-established clinical negligence and personal injury teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Manage your own caseload of high-value Deputyship and Trustee matters (pre- and post-settlement)
* Supervise junior fee earners and support their technical development
* Attend clients in their homes, hospitals, or care settings to review budgets and discuss priorities
* Liaise with financial advisers on investments and longer-term financial planning
* Prepare accurate accounts, forecasts and sustainability budgets
* Manage Deputyship applications and broader Court of Protection property & affairs applications
* Delegate tasks effectively and supervise team members with regular meetings and appraisals
* Contribute to team meetings, training sessions and professional development activities
* Support business development initiatives and help raise the internal and external profile of the team
Who We’re Looking For
* Minimum 5 years PQE in Court of Protection property & affairs
* Strong experience with high-value or litigation-linked COP matters
* Experience acting as Deputy and/or Director of a Trust Corporation
* Proven expertise in statutory wills, gifts, and complex property & affairs applications
* Compassionate, client-focused communicator able to support vulnerable individuals and families
* Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing legal teams
* Highly organised, professional and committed to exceptional client outcomes
* Motivated by business development, networking and team visibility
* Excellent time management and a proactive, forward-thinking approach
Our Culture
You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive and people-first organisation that genuinely values work–life balance. Hybrid working is one of the strongest in the sector, giving you flexibility while ensuring connection and collaboration with colleagues.
The culture is warm, collaborative and open. Successes are celebrated, ideas are welcomed, and personal growth is prioritised. With ongoing expansion and investment in development, there is a clear pathway to senior leadership and partnership.
What You’ll Get
You’ll benefit from a comprehensive and generous package designed to support wellbeing, progression and long-term career satisfaction:
35-hour working week for excellent work–life balance
Hybrid working – work from home combined with collaborative office time
35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
Option to purchase up to 3 additional holiday days per year
Long-service holiday awards after 5, 7 and 9 years
Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice
Life Assurance Policy
Medicash – covering dental, optical and everyday medical needs
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity
Company sick pay
Supportive, friendly and inclusive culture
Regular fully funded social events
Monthly voucher awards for exceptional contributions
Structured professional development, training and career pathways
Clear opportunities to progress into leadership and Partnership
About the Organisation
The hiring organisation is a leading and rapidly growing legal group with top-tier recognition in complex personal injury and clinical negligence work. Following strategic growth and significant investment, the firm is redefining modern legal services—placing wellbeing, flexibility and continuous development at the heart of its culture.
The organisation is committed to building an inclusive environment where people feel valued and supported, and where every colleague can thrive regardless of background or circumstances.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, genuine leadership opportunities, true flexibility and the ability to shape the future of a growing Court of Protection team, we would love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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