Job Description
OUR CLIENT
A leading regional law firm
THE ROLE
This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection - Senior Associate Solicitor ready to take the next step in their career, joining a successful and well-regarded Court of Protection team ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500
The successful candidate will take a leadership role in managing the team and will contribute to shaping its future direction alongside existing partners
As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will act as a director of the firm's trust corporation, as well as a professional deputy and/or trustee
You will be responsible for managing client relationships and acting as a decision maker
The role includes attending annual review meetings, investment meetings, and site/adaptation visits across England and Wales
A key aspect of the role will also be to mentor, coach and support the development of junior team members, and participating in business development activities
THE CANDIDATE
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate significant experience managing high-value Court of Protection matters, particularly for clients with substantial compensation awards
You will have the confidence necessary to make complex best interests decisions involving property, financial affairs, and health and welfare
Candidates will ideally have experience preparing expert reports on costs, deputy-ship and trust matters, as well as a sound understanding of safeguarding and working with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers and care providers
The firm offers Hybrid work arrangements with a minimum of two days per week in the office
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.