Court of Protection Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in England is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to lead its Court of Protection team in Reading. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in managing property and financial affairs deputyships, working empathetically with vulnerable clients. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and supportive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and transparent bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare

Career development support

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE.
• Experience in managing complex Court of Protection cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied high-net-worth caseload.
• Act as professional deputy or trustee in complex cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience in Court of Protection

Client communication and empathy

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

Qualified solicitor (5+ years PQE)

STEP qualification (desirable)

Job description

Senior Associate Solicitor – Court of Protection
Location: Reading (with hybrid working available)
Department: Private Client – Court of Protection
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
PQE Level: 5+ Years
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

About the Firm:
Based in the heart of Reading, we are a forward-thinking and well-established law firm known for delivering expert legal services across the Thames Valley and beyond. Our growing Court of Protection team is recognised for its sensitive and client-focused approach, supporting vulnerable individuals and their families through complex legal matters involving capacity and financial management.

As part of our ongoing expansion, we are now seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to lead and develop our Court of Protection offering in Reading, supporting high-value and complex deputyship matters.

The Role:
You will take a lead role in managing a varied and often high-net-worth caseload of property and financial affairs deputyships, often involving complex injuries or capacity issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to lay and professional clients, oversee junior team members and contribute to the strategic growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as professional deputy or trustee in complex cases
• Managing client finances and long-term care planning
• Handling statutory will, gifting and Court applications
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Supporting business development and client relationship management
• Collaborating with the wider Private Client, PI and Clinical Negligence teams

About You:

• A qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
• Strong and demonstrable experience in Court of Protection (property & affairs)
• Comfortable dealing with vulnerable clients and their families with empathy
• A confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Able to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision
• STEP-qualified or working towards (desirable)
• Experience with high-value personal injury/clinical negligence settlements (advantageous)

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and transparent bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working and a supportive team culture
• Private healthcare, pension scheme and enhanced leave
• Regular CPD and career development support
• Opportunity to influence and grow the Court of Protection practice area

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to

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