Partner - Court of Protection
3 days ago
Position: Partner – Court of Protection
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Bristol
Overview
A respected Legal 500 firm is seeking a Partner to lead its Court of Protection team. This full-service, medium-sized firm is known locally for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services to individuals and businesses. Combining professionalism with a friendly, supportive culture, upholding the highest legal standards while solving client needs.
The successful candidate will join a team of 3, handling mental capacity law, including Deputyship applications, administration of Deputyships, statutory Wills, gifting, and property and affairs advice.
The Role
As the Partner/Team Leader of the Court of Protection team, you will oversee strategic and business planning, marketing, and business development, while managing staff recruitment, training, and compliance in collaboration with HR. You will lead monthly one-to-ones and team meetings, attend HoD and partnership strategy meetings, and produce quarterly reports. Additional responsibilities include handling complaints, mentoring, and delivering in-house training. You will maintain a personal caseload, advising clients on Court of Protection issues, disputes concerning LPAs and Deputyships, and acting as a professional Deputy. Administrative tasks include managing client data through the PMS, liaising with various parties, organising meetings, preparing documents, and updating records. You will also handle billing, claims for costs, and accounts procedures.
Who
The ideal candidate will be a Law Society Mental Capacity Panel member, a qualified solicitor or CILEx professional, and a professional Deputy with extensive Court of Protection experience. They should have a strong track record of managing a team, handling chargeable work, and overseeing their own caseload, along with knowledge of CoP and SCCO billing procedures. Proficiency in computer use is essential.
Why
This is a rare opportunity to shape the firm strategically while managing a diverse Court of Protection caseload. On offer is a comprehensive benefits package, including a minimum of 25 days' holiday (with the potential for more through tenure or purchase schemes), flexible and hybrid working options, pension contributions, death-in-service benefits, and annual bonuses. Employees receive support for professional development, discounted legal services, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, health cash plans, and access to a virtual GP and counselling services. Social perks include summer and Christmas events, long service awards, and opportunities to join committees focused on charity, diversity, wellbeing, and staff development.
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