Court of Protection Associate / Senior Associate (NQ + )

📍 Birmingham
🏛 National Law Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading national law firm’s Court of Protection team, based in Birmingham. The firm is widely recognised for its client-focused approach, inclusive culture, and commitment to colleague wellbeing and development.

This role offers the chance to work alongside a highly experienced Partner within a specialist Court of Protection practice, handling complex and high-value matters while also taking on leadership responsibility within a growing team.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied and often complex Court of Protection caseload, including:

• Property and affairs applications

• High-value and complex deputyship matters

• Trust, statutory will and damages management work

• Acting as a key contact for clients and referrers

• Supporting Partners with business development activities

• Coaching, mentoring and supervising junior team members

You will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service while contributing to the strategic growth of the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE

• Demonstrable experience within Court of Protection or a strong private client background with exposure to COP work

• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail

• Confident managing complex caseloads

• Interest in business development and building client relationships

• Personable, collaborative and proactive

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Clear progression opportunities within a national team

• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

• Inclusive and supportive working environment

If you’re looking to develop your Court of Protection career within a highly respected national firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Claudia referencing CC61539 for a confidential discussion.