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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailCourt of Protection Senior Associate/Partner Manchester (Hybrid)
Lead and grow your own specialist team within a thriving Legal 500recognised Court of Protection department
Join a firm offering highvalue complex litigation and deputyship matters with claims often exceeding 15m
Flexible working generous bonus scheme and parttime options available
A rare opportunity has arisen due to expansion within a rapidly growing Court of Protection team. The firm is now looking for a Senior Associate or Partnerlevel solicitor with strong leadership experience to establish and lead a new team in Manchester while also providing senior support to a junior team based in Leeds.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Court of Protection solicitor with strong litigation experience in deputyship matters both pre and postsettlement to take the lead on highvalue cases and play a pivotal role in the development of the department.
Youll handle matters involving property acquisition and adaptation investment strategies such as offshore bonds and coordination with architects and other experts. As the team grows you will recruit and mentor your own support team while benefiting from strong internal infrastructure and operational support.
Who were looking for
Qualified solicitor with the required experience to be appointed as a Director of the Trust Corporation
Experience leading a Court of Protection team
Significant experience managing a variety of Deputyship and Trust matters including litigation within deputyships
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to coach and support lawyers and managers
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders including clients medical and financial experts and legal professionals
Technologically proficient and comfortable working in a modern agile environment
Salary & benefits
Salary up to 75000 depending on experience
Flexible fulltime or parttime hours 4 days per week considered)
35hour working week
Bonus scheme (subject to performance targets)
35 days holiday per year (including bank holidays and Christmas closure) plus option to buy 3 additional days
Enhanced sick pay maternity paternity and IVF support
Pension scheme with taxefficient salary sacrifice option
Life assurance and Medicash policy for dental optical and other healthcare expenses
Monthly voucher awards and regular funded social events
Early finish one Friday each month
Access to wellbeing and mental health support services
Contact Kelly Reid
If youre a senior Court of Protection solicitor ready to lead your own team and work on some of the most complex cases in the market contact Kelly Reid ator call0for a confidential chat.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time