Court of Protection Partner – Legal 500 Firm
Locations:
Birmingham + Regional Offices - Bespoke Package + Company Car
The Opportunity:
This is a key hire for the firm’s growing national CoP department. You will bring your technical expertise to an established team, with the autonomy and support to help shape its future direction. No client following is required, as the firm already handles high-quality, complex work. Any clients you bring are a plus.
What Makes This Firm Different?
* Technology-led: Bespoke systems streamline CoP work, including integrated client payment platforms, allowing lawyers to focus on law, not admin.
* Full support structure: Fee-earners are supported by paralegals, admin teams, and a dedicated Professional Support Lawyer for technical research.
* Genuine work-life balance: Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and flexible working.
Tailored Salary & Benefits:
Salary is structured based on your experience, proposal, and aspirations, designed in partnership with the Managing Partner and Finance Team to reflect your worth.
* Company car with fuel covered for personal and business use
* 30 days holiday + buy/sell options, rollover, dependents leave, and 2 volunteering days
* Private medical insurance
* Critical illness cover
* Flexible & hybrid working – with 2 days in-office per week
About You:
* You’ll be an experienced Court of Protection solicitor with strong technical ability and leadership ambitions.
* A confident, collaborative professional keen to shape and grow a national offering.
* Strong commercial awareness and a client-first approach.
This is a high-profile, senior appointment within a market-leading firm offering resources, support, and culture to thrive.
For inquiries, contact:
gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk | 0121 272 7371 / 07451 274 437
All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
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