Partner/Senior Solicitor - Court of Protection (Leeds)

Fletchers Group is seeking a Partner/Senior Solicitor in Leeds to lead high‑quality Court of Protection work. The role offers hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, supervising junior earners and providing technical support.
• Attend clients in home, hospital or nursing homes to discuss budgets and priorities.
• Liaise with financial advisors on investments.
• Prepare accurate accounts of Deputyship cases and forecast expenditure, creating budgets to ensure funding sustainability.
• Manage Deputyship applications and other associated applications to the Court of Protection.
• Delegate and supervise tasks to junior team members where appropriate.
• Conduct staff supervision including regular meetings and appraisals.
• Contribute to regular team meetings and training sessions.
• Actively engage in business development plans.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 6 years PQE in Court of Protection property & affairs work and experience setting up and running PI trusts.
• Significant experience of very high value Court of Protection work in the context of ongoing litigation.
• Experience acting as a deputy/director of a trust corporation.
• Experience making applications for statutory wills, gifts and other applications affecting property & affairs.
• Strong empathetic interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a range of people with disabilities, families and care teams.
• High degree of professionalism, pride in work and commitment to achieve clients’ goals.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead and manage a growing team in line with company 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 work within deadlines.
• Initiative and forward‑thinking.
• Interest in business development.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35 hour working week
• Bonus scheme subject to targets being met
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with options to purchase up to three extra days per year
• 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 a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers Group is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector and offer inclusive, flexible working arrangements to support people’s wellbeing and performance.