Court of Protection Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Greater Manchester Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Solicitor to join a leading Court of Protection Team.

As you demonstrate intellectual leadership and effective legal delivery, your job is to propel practice areas' performance, ongoing improvement, profitability and expansion.

The Associate Director is essential to the smooth running of the department. You will ensure that the department stays on course, meeting both financial goals (Revenue/Cash) and customer satisfaction metrics, and they will fill in any obvious gaps in the skills and competencies of their interdepartmental colleagues. To guarantee consistency of delivery within the domains, develop and implement standard operating procedures, assess current operations, and build and implement a continuous improvement strategy.

I would love to speak with you if you are seeking a fulfilling and exciting career and possess the necessary talent, desire and focus.

Responsibilities to include:

  • Managing the departmental budget in line with financial models to ensure that staff and project costs arrive within budget
  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of each department and reporting any major issues or threats to business profitability or reputation are minimised and continuous business development
  • Running a caseload of files in the area of COP with compliance at all times with firm’s risk charter as well as departmental strategy
  • Identifying and developing skills, talent and competencies in teams to ensure continued strong performance against targets
  • Ensuring compliance across the operational business unit with the code of conduct as set out by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) and our Lexcel and FCA obligations
  • Working alongside the leadership team to identify and pursue business development opportunities

About You:

  • Progressive track record of managing a department
  • Regarded as a leader in field of expertise – an accredited specialist in your field, with ability to effectively share knowledge with others
  • Ability to evaluate existing operations and implement improvements within your remit
  • Understanding of government legislation/legislative process
  • Ability and willingness to challenge current methods of working
  • Experience in delivering business objectives and Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership in profession/relevant industry committees/boards/associations/panel accreditations

What is offered in return:

This firm offers a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, income protection insurance and the opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm.

If you feel that the above position is the next natural challenge for you in your career, please apply directly.

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