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Court of Protection Partner

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

100000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a key hire for the firm’s growing national CoP department. You’ll bring your technical expertise to an already well-established team, with the autonomy and support to help shape its future direction. There’s no requirement to bring a following, as the firm already had a steady stream of high-quality, complex work. However, any clients you can bring over is plus.

Job Responsibility:

bring your technical expertise to an already well-established team, with the autonomy and support to help shape its future direction

Requirements:

  • experienced Court of Protection solicitor with strong technical ability and leadership ambitions
  • confident, collaborative professional keen to shape and grow a national offering
  • strong commercial awareness and a client-first approach

Nice to have:

any clients you can bring over is plus

What we offer:
  • Company car with all 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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