Solicitor – Court of Protection – Bristol-Sr Associate (3+ PQE)

Overview

In this role you will lead a senior Court of Protection (COP) practice within a respected Bristol law firm. You will manage a sophisticated deputyship caseload for vulnerable clients, offering strategic advice and handling high-value matters. You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development and client strategy while ensuring compliance and high professional standards. The role combines complex legal work with opportunities to shape the COP team and client service approach in a collaborative, specialist environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• clear senior progression pathways
• exposure to complex deputyship work
• supportive, collaborative culture
• recognition for high quality client service

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of Property & Affairs deputyship matters
• Act for vulnerable clients with brain injuries and significant disabilities
• Oversee complex financial affairs, budgeting and lifestyle decisions
• Lead on substantial deputyship files, including high-value PI settlement deputyships
• Prepare and oversee Court of Protection applications
• Handle contentious deputyship matters where required
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to departmental growth
• Liaise with case managers, therapists, financial advisors and families
• Ensure high professional standards, compliance and accurate financial reporting

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE (Solicitor or FCILEx)
• Strong COP or Private Client work with COP focus
• Excellent technical knowledge of deputyship matters and COP applications
• Confidence managing complex and sensitive client relationships
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Compassionate, proactive and client-centred approach
• Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

• compassion
• client-centred approach
• proactivity
• Court of Protection
• deputyship matters
• COP applications

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