Partner - Court of Protection

Court of Protection Partner – Manchester – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading national law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester to join its highly regarded Private Client team.

As a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester, you’ll take on a senior leadership role with full responsibility for developing and growing a specialist Property and Affairs practice. This opportunity offers real strategic influence, access to a strong referral network and the platform to build a market-leading offering.

The Role

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• Leading and developing a specialist Court of Protection Property and Affairs practice
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• Managing complex deputyships and high-value financial matters
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• Advising HNW and vulnerable clients on long-term financial management
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• Driving the strategic growth of the Court of Protection offering
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• Building relationships with clients, families and professional advisers
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• Collaborating with senior partners across the wider Private Client team
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• Leading business development and profile-raising initiatives
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• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers
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The Candidate

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• • Established Court of Protection Partner or senior lawyer stepping up
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• • Strong technical expertise in Property and Affairs matters
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• • Proven experience managing complex deputyship work
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• • Commercially aware with a strong business development track record
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• • Confident working with HNW and vulnerable clients
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• • Entrepreneurial mindset with growth ambition
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• • Strong leadership and team development skills
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• • Driven by long-term strategic impact and autonomy
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The Benefits and How to Apply

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• Salary up to £120,000 depending on experience
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• Generous bonus scheme and flexible benefits package
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• Hybrid working (typically 2 days in office)
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• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Enhanced pension scheme
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• Strong national platform with internal referral network
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• Investment in Private Client and Court of Protection growth
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• Senior leadership role with clear strategic influence
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652

Email: [email protected]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments