Court of Protection Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Reading; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Reading office 2–3 days per week

Wellbeing benefits

Résumé du poste

Oculus Legal Group is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor or Senior Associate to join its Property & Affairs team in Reading. You will manage a varied caseload involving deputyships and the protection of assets for vulnerable individuals who lack capacity.

The role offers high-quality work, excellent career development and opportunities to mentor junior colleagues within a specialist team of Partners and experts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 4–8 years' PQE.
• Experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs work.
• Strong understanding of deputyship matters and the financial affairs of clients who lack capacity.
• Confident managing your own caseload and working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client-care and communication skills, with a sensitive and practical approach.
• An interest in developing technically and contributing to a collaborative specialist team.

Responsabilités

• Managing property and financial affairs deputyships.
• Advising on the management and protection of significant compensation awards and other assets.
• Preparing and handling Court of Protection applications.
• Supporting professional deputies and trustees with complex financial and property decisions.
• Advising on matters such as property purchases and adaptations, expenditure, gifts and tax planning.
• Liaising with clients, families, financial advisers, case managers and other professionals.
• Developing strong client relationships and providing sensitive, practical advice.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, depending on experience.

Connaissances

Court of Protection

Deputyship matters

Client care

Caseload management

Mentoring

Formation

Solicitor qualification

Description du poste

COURT OF PROTECTION SOLICITOR / SENIOR ASSOCIATE – PROPERTY & AFFAIRS

An award-winning and highly regarded law firm is looking to expand its specialist Court of Protection team with an experienced Solicitor or Senior Associate focused on Property & Affairs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the firm's largest teams, working alongside highly experienced Partners and specialists on complex matters involving the management and protection of assets belonging to vulnerable individuals who lack mental capacity.

With continued growth creating the need for additional appointments, this role offers high-quality work, genuine career development and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to clients and their families.

THE ROLE

You will manage a varied caseload involving the property and financial affairs of individuals who lack capacity, including those who have received substantial compensation following serious injury or medical negligence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Managing property and financial affairs deputyships.
• Advising on the management and protection of significant compensation awards and other assets.
• Preparing and handling Court of Protection applications.
• Supporting professional deputies and trustees with complex financial and property decisions.
• Advising on matters such as property purchases and adaptations, expenditure, gifts and tax planning.
• Liaising with clients, families, financial advisers, case managers and other professionals.
• Developing strong client relationships and providing sensitive, practical advice.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, depending on experience.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 4–8 years' PQE.
• Experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs work.
• Strong understanding of deputyship matters and the financial affairs of clients who lack capacity.
• Confident managing your own caseload and working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client-care and communication skills, with a sensitive and practical approach.
• An interest in developing technically and contributing to a collaborative specialist team.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Full-time or part-time working considered.
• Hybrid working, typically 2–3 days per week in the Reading office.
• Potential for just one office day per week for London-based candidates.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, life assurance, private medical options and wellbeing benefits.
• Additional lifestyle benefits, including a weekly wellbeing hour and birthday leave.
• A supportive working environment with experienced Partners and a substantial specialist team.
• Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

You'll be joining a highly regarded specialist practice with decades of experience in Court of Protection work and a strong reputation for protecting the interests of vulnerable clients. The team combines technical expertise with a compassionate, practical approach, handling matters ranging from individual applications to the ongoing management of substantial compensation awards.

For an experienced Court of Protection lawyer, this is an opportunity to develop within a well-resourced team, work on meaningful and technically challenging matters, and build a long-term career in a specialist area of law.