Court of Protection Principal Associate — Hybrid, Birmingham

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Flexible working culture

Hybrid working

Weekly Birmingham office day

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited invites applications for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a nationally recognised private client practice in Birmingham. The role focuses on Property & Affairs matters, handling deputyships, complex financial affairs and applications to the Court of Protection.

You will work within a supportive, flexible team offering hybrid working with a weekly in-office day, and opportunities for development and client-facing work across high-value cases.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience handling Property & Affairs matters, including complex deputyships.
• Strong technical knowledge of Court of Protection procedures and managing vulnerable clients' financial affairs.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Excellent client care with a compassionate, practical approach.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional deputyships for vulnerable individuals.
• Oversee compensation awards and complex financial affairs.
• Advise on Court of Protection applications, including deputyship appointments and gifts.
• Manage property transactions and long-term financial planning for clients.
• Collaborate with families, case managers and specialists to achieve outcomes.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Property & Affairs expertise

Court of Protection knowledge

Client care

Mentoring juniors

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited invites applications for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a nationally recognised private client practice in Birmingham. The role focuses on Property & Affairs matters, handling deputyships, complex financial affairs and applications to the Court of Protection.

You will work within a supportive, flexible team offering hybrid working with a weekly in-office day, and opportunities for development and client-facing work across high-value cases.