Head of Court of Protection - #1689261

Head of Court of Protection

Practice Area: Property & Affairs

Location: Northwest / Hybrid

Salary: A competitive salary (DOE/PQE) plus an on target bonus

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assist program and many more….

Simpson Millar is seeking an experienced and strategic legal professional to lead our nationally recognised, Chambers-ranked Court of Protection – Property & Affairs team.

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee the operational, technical, and commercial performance of the department. You will be responsible for guiding a team of solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals, supporting their professional development and ensuring the delivery of high-quality client services aligned with departmental and firm-wide objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive Grade A experience in Court of Protection – Property & Affairs


• A proven track record of managing and developing legal teams


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide fee earners of varying experience levels


• A sound understanding of departmental KPIs and commercial targets


• The ability to contribute to strategic planning and implementation


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with clients and internal stakeholders


• A forward-thinking, adaptable mindset aligned with a tech-driven legal environment

At Simpson Millar, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our culture is client-focused and forward-thinking, and we seek individuals who are adaptable, technologically minded, and passionate about delivering excellent legal services.

We welcome applications from individuals who meet the criteria or have transferable skills and experience. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values.

To apply, please upload your CV via the link provided. We look forward to hearing from you.

Note to Agencies: If external support is required on a vacancy, the role will be released by individual invite to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to Simpson Millar will be considered a gift and no fees will be applicable.