Court of Protection - Senior Associate Solicitor

Altrincham – £62,000 - £80,000

�� Court of Protection Superstars Wanted! | Senior Associate (Property & Affairs or Welfare)

�� Manchester 
 
�� Hybrid (2 days in-office) 
 
�� £62,000 – £80,000 DOE
 
Are you a CoP expert who dreams of ditching the admin and diving into complex, meaningful work with the full backing of tech and talent?
 
Ready to elevate your career in a firm that truly gets modern legal practice?
 
We're representing one of the most forward-thinking law firms in the UK, and they're on the hunt for Senior Associates to join both their Property & Affairs and Welfare Court of Protection teams.
 
This isn’t just another CoP role… it's a chance to join a Chambers-ranked team that’s redefining how legal services are delivered.
 
�� About the Team
  • Zero Admin – Your support crew of paralegals and admin legends handle the paperwork.
  • �� FinTech-Forward – From client transactions to reporting, streamlined systems have you covered.
  • �� Dedicated PSL Support – Let someone else dig through the case law.
  • �� No Pressure to Bring Clients – The pipeline is full and flowing.
  • �� Flexible Chargeables – Love BD or mentoring? Your targets flex with your strengths.
�� Perks That Pack a Punch:
  • 28 days AL + bank holidays + 2 volunteering days
  • Private health insurance + critical illness cover
  • Career development from day one
  • Genuinely flexible hybrid working
  • Supportive, top-tier team culture (they all hit target last year!)
 
�� What You’ll Need:
  • 5+ PQE in Court of Protection (Property & Affairs or Welfare)
  • A love for client-focused work and complex challenges
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking approach to law
 
If you're a seasoned CoP lawyer tired of juggling admin and chasing billables the old-fashioned way, this could be your career-defining moment.
 
 

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Court of Protection
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £62,000 - £80,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Altrincham
  • Reference: 1231210