Court of Protection Solicitor

Overview

You will lead sophisticated Court of Protection work within a growth‑minded Top 200 firm, handling high‑value financial and property matters for vulnerable clients. You’ll collaborate with professional deputies, mentor junior lawyers, and help shape the team’s strategy and client development. This role offers genuine autonomy and a real impact on the practice’s direction. Join a flexible, investment‑driven culture that backs its senior lawyers and technology.

Pay / Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• hybrid working
• enhanced holiday
• pension and wellbeing support
• structured career development
• investment in development

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Court of Protection matters including high-value damages and property decisions
• Develop client relationships with professional deputies and families
• Mentor and support junior lawyers as the team grows
• Contribute to team strategy and client development
• Shape how the growing practice operates with autonomy
• Build your own client base within a supportive structure

Key requirements

• 4+ PQE
• expert knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• confident handling complex financial and property matters independently
• empathetic yet commercially aware
• comfortable supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
• team-focused with genuine ambition

• empathy
• commercial awareness
• team leadership
• mentoring
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Court of Protection

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