Costs Court of Protection Team Leader

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Costs professional to step into a Team Leader position within a highly regarded, specialist legal costs firm. This firm is widely recognised for its technical excellence, supportive culture, and strong reputation within Court of Protection work.

The business is in a period of sustained growth, driven by long-standing relationships with leading claimant firms, deputies, and professional trustees. With a strong pipeline of work and a clear vision for the future, this role offers the chance to play a pivotal leadership role, shaping the direction of a specialist team while remaining hands-on with high-quality, meaningful work.

This is an ideal role for someone who wants more responsibility, influence, and progression — without sacrificing work quality or work-life balance.

As Court of Protection Team Leader, you will oversee a dedicated team handling a varied and technically complex caseload. You will combine fee-earning with leadership responsibilities, acting as a technical reference point while driving performance, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strong drafting skills and the ability to deal with complex COP cases
• Provide day to day assistance with junior members of staff including providing some supervision and technical guidance
• Reviewing work, giving constructive feedback and supporting the development of team members
• Drafting, negotiating, and settling Court of Protection bills
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance across the team
• Liaising with solicitors, deputies, and other professional clients
• Assisting with workflow management, capacity planning, and process improvement
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and reputation of the Court of Protection department

You will be an experienced Court of Protection costs professional with the confidence and credibility to lead from the front.

You are likely to have:

• Strong experience in Court of Protection costs (essential)
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or informally leading others (or readiness to step up into leadership)
• Excellent technical knowledge of Court of Protection billing and assessment procedures
• Strong communication and client-handling skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Join a specialist, well-respected costs firm with a strong market reputation
• Step into a true leadership role with real influence and autonomy
• Work on high-quality, meaningful Court of Protection matters
• Clear long-term progression and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a genuine focus on people