Partner/Senior Solicitor - Court of Protection (Leeds)

Fletchers Group invites an experienced Partner/Senior Solicitor to join our Court of Protection team based in Leeds with hybrid working flexibility.

Location: Leeds – Hybrid (work from home and in‑office as required)

Main Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, pre and post settlement, supervising junior fee earners and providing technical support.
• Attend clients at home, hospital or care homes to discuss budgets and priorities.
• Liaise with financial advisors on investments.
• Prepare accurate accounts and budgets for Deputyship cases, ensuring funding sustainability.
• Manage Deputyship applications and other Court of Protection submissions.
• Delegate and supervise tasks to junior team members where appropriate.
• Carry out staff supervision, regular meetings and appraisals.
• Contribute to regular team meetings and training sessions.
• Actively engage in business development plans.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 6 years PQE Court of Protection property & affairs work and experience setting up and running PI trusts.
• Significant experience of very high value Court of Protection work, particularly in ongoing litigation.
• Experience of acting as a deputy/director of a trust corporation.
• Experience of making applications for statutory wills, gifts and other applications affecting property & affairs.
• Strong empathetic interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people with disabilities, their families and care teams.
• High degree of professionalism, pride in work and commitment to achieve client goals.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to lead and manage a growing team in line with budgets and KPIs.
• Enthusiasm for team building and raising the internal and external profile of the team.
• Ability to train and develop others.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Organised working in line with departmental procedures.
• Initiative and forward thinking.
• Business development interest.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35‑hour working week.
• Bonus scheme (targets met).
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays; option to purchase up to 3 extra days.
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option.
• Life Assurance Policy.
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical and other medical expenses.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF schemes.
• Flexible, agile working environment with positive work‑life balance.
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees.
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast‑growing dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence. With outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, we aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector and offer some of the best hybrid and flexible arrangements in the industry.

We value inclusive, informal and supportive culture, prioritise colleague wellbeing and happiness, and create opportunities for teams to thrive. We invest in development, with many colleagues working towards relevant qualifications.

As an inclusive employer, Fletchers welcomes applications from any backgrounds and is committed to providing a culture where everyone can thrive. We are proud of our Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards.