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

• 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: [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