Court of Protection Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North London firm seeks a Court of Protection Solicitor (NQ to 3 years PQE) for a hybrid role, offering £38-45K salary depending on experience. This opportunity includes flexible working, career progression, and training support, ideal for those passionate about social justice and legal representation for vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days in office)

25 days annual leave

Quarterly bonus scheme

Brilliant training & career progression

Support for Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation

Enhanced parental leave and private health (after 2 years)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in mental capacity and best interests’ issues, especially in s.21A applications.
• Exposure to s.16 cases is a plus.
• Driven and organised lawyer with supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with support from recognised leaders.
• Participate in a progressive and socially conscious firm.
• Contribute to Legal Aid contracts and social justice initiatives.

Skills

Mental capacity

Best interests’ issues

Organisational skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (0–3 years PQE)

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Court of Protection Solicitor– NQ – 3 years PQE £38-45K dep on experience – North London/Hybrid

Looking to build a meaningful career in Court of Protection work?

Our client is a North London firm with a strong commitment to social justice, working on the front line of legal representation for vulnerable individuals. They hold Legal Aid contracts and are Lexcel accredited. Their supportive, inclusive team is known for its expertise — and they are serious about developing our people

They are looking for a junior solicitor (0–3 years PQE) to join their highly regarded Court of Protection team. This is a standout opportunity for a driven and organised lawyer with experience in mental capacity and best interests’ issues — particularly in s.21A applications. Exposure to s.16 cases or a desire to grow in that area is a real plus.

You will manage your own caseload, receive support from leaders recognised by Chambers & Partners, and have space to grow your reputation and skills within a progressive, socially conscious firm.

What can they offer?

• Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
• 25 days annual leave
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Brilliant training & career progression
• Support to gain Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation
• Enhanced parental leave, private health (after 2 years), EAP, and more

Whether you are a newly qualified or looking to take the next step, this is your chance to make a difference — and build a career with purpose.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Alison Banks at [emailprotected] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 0797 9952201 (out of office hours).