Court of Protection Senior Associate
17 hours ago
Preston
Court of Protection Senior Associate – Lancashire – Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits A highly regarded Top Tier Legal 500 firm is seeking a Court of Protection Senior Associate in Lancashire to join its growing and well-established team. As a Court of Protection Senior Associate in Lancashire, you’ll play a key role in leading and developing the department, handling complex property and affairs matters for a high-quality client base. This opportunity offers strong progression, leadership responsibility and high-value work within a respected national practice. The Role • Managing complex Court of Protection property and affairs matters, • Handling high-value deputyships and ongoing client management, • Advising on personal injury trusts and associated matters, • Supporting applications for statutory wills and gifts, • Working closely with clients, families and professionals, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members, • Supporting the growth and development of the department, • Delivering high standards of client care The Candidate • 6+ PQE Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive, • Strong experience across complex and high-value COP matters, • Experience with deputyships and property and affairs work, • Litigation experience desirable but not essential, • Experience with PI trusts, statutory wills or gifts advantageous, • Strong leadership and supervisory skills, • Excellent organisation and time management, • Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience, • Exceptional bonus scheme and flexible benefits, • Hybrid working (2 days office-based), • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Enhanced pension scheme, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • High-quality caseload, • Clear progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retrained 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