Court of Protection Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top Tier Legal 500 firm in North London seeks a Court of Protection Solicitor with 1+ PQE. This role involves managing a varied caseload, including deputyship applications and financial disputes. Join a supportive team with clear career progression and no following required. Apply to become a key player in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Career progression

Supportive culture

Investment in expansion

Qualifications

• PQE in Court of Protection with a financial focus preferred.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively.
• Evaluate statutory wills and financial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage deputyship applications and client finances.
• Liaise with the OPG and financial advisors.
• Handle complex financial matters in COP.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

1+ PQE in Court of Protection

Job description

Overview

Court of Protection Solicitor (1+ PQE) - Legal 500 Firm - North London

The Firm

This Top Tier Legal 500 firm is a well-established name in North London, known for high-quality private client work and a strong, supportive culture. With ambitious growth plans underway and a history of promoting from within, now is an exciting time to join.

The Role

This is a key hire within the firm's Court of Protection team, focusing specifically on the financial side of COP work.

You'll manage a varied caseload involving:

• Deputyship applications
• Managing client finances and property
• Statutory Wills and financial disputes
• Liaising with the OPG and financial advisors

You'll work closely with the Managing Partner and experienced solicitors, taking on an active caseload from day one.

Why This Role

• Specialist focus: Work on complex financial COP matters
• Ready-made caseload: No following required
• Career progression: Clear path for growth and internal promotion
• Firm investment: Part of a firm actively expanding across practice areas
• Supportive culture: Join a close-knit, high-performing team

The Candidate

• 1+ PQE in Court of Protection (financial focus preferred)
• Comfortable managing your own caseload
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Self-motivated and keen to develop within a growing team

Apply now for immediate consideration.