* Court of Protection Solicitor role with a strong focus on deputyship & PI trusts
* Hybrid working with up to 3 days from home and a 35-hour working week
* High-quality, specialist work with genuine progression and team leadership exposure
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, specialist Court of Protection team within a national firm that has expanded significantly in recent years.
You’ll step into a role where you’ll run your own caseload of Property & Affairs deputyship and PI trust matters, working closely with vulnerable clients and their families, while also supporting and supervising junior members of the team. The work is varied, meaningful and complex, with a strong emphasis on client care, sustainability of funding, and long-term planning.
The firm places real importance on flexibility, wellbeing and development, offering one of the more generous hybrid working models in the market, alongside structured progression and investment in training.
Who we’re looking for
* Court of Protection Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)
* Experience in Property & Affairs deputyship work
* Experience setting up and running PI trusts
* Strong empathy and confidence working with vulnerable clients and families
* Organised, professional and proud of the quality of your work
* Interest in supporting, supervising and developing junior team members (Desired)
* Exposure to statutory wills, gifts and related applications (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
* Managing your own caseload of deputyship and trustee matters (pre- and post-settlement)
* Preparing and managing deputyship budgets, forecasts and annual accounts
* Handling applications to the Court of Protection and related matters
* Meeting clients in their homes, hospitals or care settings
* Liaising with financial advisers regarding investments
* Delegating and supervising tasks within the team
* Supporting junior colleagues through supervision, training and appraisals
* Contributing to team meetings, training sessions and business development activity
Salary & Benefits
* Hybrid working with up to 3 days from home
* 35-hour working week with flexible hours
* Bonus scheme linked to performance
* 35 days’ holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
* Option to purchase additional holiday and enhanced long-service leave
* Life assurance
* Health cash plan covering dental, optical and medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF schemes
* Funded social events and regular team initiatives
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Clear scope to progress into more senior and leadership roles as the team grows
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