Court of Protection Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will lead Court of Protection work within a growing Top 200 firm in Redhill, handling complex, high-value matters for vulnerable clients under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will work with professional deputies, mentor junior lawyers, and influence team direction and client development. The opportunity blends an entrepreneurial culture with investment in people and technology, offering autonomy and meaningful impact on a developing practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Hybrid working: genuine flexibility
• Enhanced holiday including birthday day off
• Pension and wellbeing support including mental health resources
• Structured career development with progression opportunities
• Investment in development of senior people

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-value Court of Protection matters, including damages awards and property decisions
• Develop genuine client relationships and work closely with professional deputies
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers as the team expands
• Contribute to team strategy, client development, and the evolving practice
• Build your own client base within a supportive structure
• Engage in health and welfare matters and other Mental Capacity Act 2005 work
• Shape how a growing practice operates with autonomy

Key requirements

• 4+ PQE as a Court of Protection Solicitor
• Expert knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Ability to manage complex financial and property matters independently
• Empathetic yet commercially aware, understanding vulnerability and business
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
• Team-focused with ambition for a key growth hire

• Empathy
• Commercial awareness
• Mentoring/leadership
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 expertise
• Court of Protection matter management
• Complex financial and property decision handling

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