Job description
Court of Protection Associate / Senior Associate
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 Savita referencing SD61539 for a confidential discussion, her email is Savita@austenlloyd.co.uk 0117 4576754
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Birmingham
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 22-05-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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