Court Of Protection Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Bonus consideration

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment seeks an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a market-leading London team handling complex Health and Welfare matters within the Mental Capacity framework.

The role offers a pathway to team leadership, supervision of junior colleagues, and development of a niche practice in a highly regarded firm. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FILEX with at least 6 years' PQE in Mental Capacity law.
• Strong experience handling Health and Welfare cases in the Court of Protection.
• Excellent working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and Practice.
• Experience working with legally aided matters and familiarity with LAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mental Capacity Welfare cases in the Court of Protection from instruction to conclusion.
• Draft pleadings, statements, and legal submissions.
• Liaise with the Official Solicitor, local authorities, healthcare providers, and other professionals.
• Assist with supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance of junior team members.
• Maintain files and case management in line with firm procedures.

Skills

Court of Protection

Mental Capacity Law

Client Care

Deadline Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or FILEX

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded specialist law firm recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join its team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner to work within a market-leading department, handling complex and meaningful work while contributing to the development of both the team and the wider firm. The role offers long-term career progression, including the opportunity to move towards team leadership, supervise junior colleagues, and develop a recognised niche practice.

The Role

• Manage Mental Capacity Welfare cases in the Court of Protection from instruction to conclusion.
• Advise clients on health and welfare decisions, best interests, deprivation of liberty and related issues.
• Conduct Community Care and Judicial Review matters linked to mental capacity issues.
• Provide pragmatic, legally robust advice to vulnerable clients and their representatives.
• Draft pleadings, statements, and legal submissions.
• Liaise with the Official Solicitor, local authorities, healthcare providers, and other professionals.
• Maintain files and case management in line with Lexcel and firm procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SRA standards, Legal Aid Agency regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance of junior team members.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor or FILEX with at least 6 years' PQE in Mental Capacity law.
• Strong experience handling Health and Welfare cases in the Court of Protection.
• Excellent working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and Practice.
• Good working knowledge of Mental Health Law, Community Care law, and Judicial Review.
• Experience working with legally aided matters and familiarity with LAA requirements.
• Member of the Law Society Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation Scheme, or working towards accreditation.
• Confident communicator with excellent client care skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and competing court deadlines effectively.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Clear pathway towards senior responsibility and team leadership.
• Hybrid working supporting work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised specialist team.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collegiate working environment.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and accreditation support.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package, including bonus consideration.