Court of Protection Solicitor

eNL; Winchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

eNL is recruiting a Court of Protection Solicitor in Hampshire. You will handle a complex caseload of Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts for individuals, families, and professional clients.

The role involves preparing Court of Protection applications, liaising with the Office of the Public Guardian, and ensuring reviews are completed accurately. You should bring 6+ PQE with Court of Protection experience, strong client care, and the ability to manage high-value matters

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE required.
• Experience with Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts preferred.
• Experience with vulnerable or brain-injured clients is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts.
• Prepare Court of Protection applications and supporting documents.
• Support Office of the Public Guardian reports and annual reviews.
• Liaise with families, professionals, and case managers; act as a trusted contact.
• Possibly supervise and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team processes.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Client care

Autonomy

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Job description

This Court of Protection Solicitor role in Hampshire offers a salary of £75,000 to £95,000, depending on experience, on a full-time basis with flexible hours available. The successful candidate, bringing at least six years' post-qualification experience, will manage a complex caseload covering Property and Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts. Working within a Legal 500-ranked team, duties include advising individuals, families, and professional clients on high-value matters, often linked to catastrophic brain injury. Strong technical knowledge, client care skills, and the ability to act as a trusted contact are essential for this position.

Court of Protection Solicitor, 6+ PQE, Hampshire, £75,000–£95,000 DOE. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor to join a highly regarded and expanding Legal 500-ranked team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied and complex caseload, develop your expertise and play a key role within a supportive and collaborative environment – JOB REF: 215305542.

THE ROLE

Join an established and highly regarded Court of Protection team, advising individuals, families, and professional clients on high value complex matters, with a particular focus on cases arising from catastrophic and serious brain injury. You will manage your own caseload of Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and their families and overseeing the day-to-day management of their affairs. Your work will include preparing Court of Protection applications and supporting documentation, assisting with Office of the Public Guardian reports and annual reviews, ensuring matters are managed in line with OPG Deputyship Standards, and liaising with case managers, families, and other professionals. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior colleagues and play a key role in developing and improving team processes.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with 6+ years’ PQE and proven Court of Protection experience, ideally with a background in Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts. You will have strong technical knowledge, excellent client care and communication skills, and the ability to manage a complex caseload with a high degree of autonomy. Experience working with vulnerable or brain-injured clients and their families is desirable, as is experience supervising junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

THE FIRM

Join a leading UK and international law firm renowned for delivering high-quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals. Combining technical excellence with a collaborative culture, the firm is committed to building lasting client relationships and investing in its people. Recognised by the Legal 500, the team offers an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking, and growing practice.

THE PACKAGE

You will benefit from the opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist Court of Protection team, working on complex and rewarding matters involving vulnerable and high-value clients. The role offers a supportive and collaborative environment, genuine opportunities to develop your technical expertise and take on greater responsibility, alongside opportunities to supervise and mentor junior colleagues. You will also have access to ongoing professional development and training, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and an excellent wider benefits package.

eNL is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.