Court of Protection Partner

Birmingham – £70,000 - £95,000

Court of Protection Partner – Legal 500 Firm Locations: Birmingham + Regional Offices - Bespoke Package + Company Car 
 
My client, a Top Tier Legal 500 law firm, is seeking a Court of Protection Partner to join any of its regional offices, including Birmingham. You will be joining one of the UK’s most respected CoP teams in a senior strategic leadership role. 
 
The Opportunity: 
 
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.  
 
What Makes This Firm Different? 
  • Technology-led: Bespoke systems streamline CoP work, including fully 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 will be individually structured based on your experience, proposal, and aspirations and will be designed in partnership with the Managing Partner and Finance Team to ensure a package that genuinely reflects your worth. 
Additional benefits include: 
  • 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 
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 the resources, support, and culture you need to thrive. 
 
gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk 0121 272 7371 / 07451 274 437 
 
All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. 
 

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Court of Protection
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £70,000 - £95,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Reference: 1267073

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