Associate Partner- Court of Protection
Associate Partner – Court of Protection
Location: Flexible across Farleys offices (Lancashire and Greater Manchester)
Farleys Solicitors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Associate Partner to join our highly regarded Court of Protection team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Court of Protection solicitor to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a well-established practice while progressing their career within one of the North West's most respected law firms.
Working alongside recognised specialists, you will manage a varied and rewarding caseload whilst supporting the strategic development of the department, mentoring junior team members, and building strong professional relationships across the healthcare, care, financial and professional services sectors.
The Role
You will advise vulnerable clients, their families and professional deputies on a broad range of Court of Protection matters, including:
- Property and affairs deputyship applications
- Management of deputyship and trusteeship matters
- Statutory Wills
- Gifts and estate planning applications
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 matters
- Complex financial management for vulnerable individuals
- Court applications and ongoing compliance requirements
- Liaison with families, case managers, healthcare professionals and financial advisers
As an Associate Partner, you will also
- Contribute to departmental strategy and business planning
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
- Build and maintain referrer relationships
- Generate new business opportunities
- Represent the firm at networking and business development events
- Support the wider Private Client division and cross-referral initiatives
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent legal professional
- Ideally 8+ years' PQE with significant Court of Protection experience
- Strong technical knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection procedures
- Experience managing complex property and affairs matters
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Business development experience with a proven ability to build professional relationships
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- A commercial and strategic approach to practice development
- Membership of STEP, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) or similar professional bodies would be advantageous
What We Offer
At Farleys, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- High-quality work from an established and respected client base
- Access to firm-wide wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
Why Farleys?
Farleys has built a reputation for providing expert legal advice with a personal approach. Our Court of Protection team supports some of the most vulnerable members of society and their families, delivering exceptional legal expertise with empathy and care.
If you are an experienced Court of Protection lawyer seeking your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Farleys' Court of Protection offering.
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