Job Title: Court of Protection Lawyer Reporting to: Head of Department & Partners Salary: Up to £60,000 Purpose: Manage Mental Capacity welfare matters in the Court of Protection. Key Responsibilities Handle Court of Protection welfare cases, with related Community Care and Judicial Review matters (where appropriate). Maintain high professional standards in line with SRA, Lexcel, and internal policies. Advise clients, manage caseloads, and ensure files and records are compliant. Supervise and support junior team members where required. Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships. Work towards Law Society Court of Protection (Welfare) Accreditation. Skills & Knowledge Strong communication and client care skills, particularly with vulnerable individuals. Solid understanding of Mental Capacity Law, Mental Health Law, and the Care Act. Ability to manage deadlines, workload, and stakeholder relationships. Experience Court of Protection welfare and Community Care matters. Accreditation (or working towards) in Mental Health/COP Welfare. Attributes Team player and reliable Able to supervise, mentor, and build effective working relationships. Commercial awareness and ability to meet financial targets. Proactive in business development and networking. Benefits Supportive, collaborative team environment. Hybrid working and work-life balance. Involvement in legal community initiatives. Inclusive culture with regular social and wellbeing events. Health & wellbeing support and cycle-to-work scheme. Discretionary bonus scheme. If you would like more information on the role please contact Ellie at Puro Associates on 01904 571760.