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
- Leading and developing a specialist Court of Protection Property and Affairs practice
- Managing complex deputyships and high-value financial matters
- Advising HNW and vulnerable clients on long-term financial management
- Driving the strategic growth of the Court of Protection offering
- Building relationships with clients, families and professional advisers
- Collaborating with senior partners across the wider Private Client team
- Leading business development and profile-raising initiatives
- Mentoring and developing junior lawyers
The Candidate
- • Established Court of Protection Partner or senior lawyer stepping up
- • Strong technical expertise in Property and Affairs matters
- • Proven experience managing complex deputyship work
- • Commercially aware with a strong business development track record
- • Confident working with HNW and vulnerable clients
- • Entrepreneurial mindset with growth ambition
- • Strong leadership and team development skills
- • Driven by long-term strategic impact and autonomy
The Benefits and How to Apply
- Salary up to £120,000 depending on experience
- Generous bonus scheme and flexible benefits package
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days in office)
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Strong national platform with internal referral network
- Investment in Private Client and Court of Protection growth
- Senior leadership role with clear strategic influence
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: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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
…