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Court of Protection Partner

United Kingdom, Nottingham 100000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 20, 2025

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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

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