Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate

Think Legal Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Lancashire is seeking a qualified Solicitor to manage Court of Protection matters. The role involves business development, mentoring junior staff, and developing departmental strategies. This position offers hybrid working options and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Hybrid working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant experience.
• Experience in handling property and affairs matters.
• Strong interest in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection matters.
• Develop and implement departmental growth strategies.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and training to junior lawyers.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Business development

Team collaboration

Mentoring skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (4+ years PQE)

Job description

The Role

You will:

• Manage and grow a varied caseload of Court of Protection matters, including deputyship applications and managing property & affairs files (often linked to personal injury or clinical negligence settlements).
• Play a key role in the development and implementation of the department’s growth strategy.
• Build strong relationships with clients, referrers, and stakeholders to enhance the firm’s profile.
• Take part in business development activities such as networking, presentations, training sessions, and contributions to articles or directories.
• Support senior colleagues with departmental initiatives and collaborate across teams on joint matters.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and training to junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Ensure compliance with SRA and internal quality standards.
• Monitor and report on financial performance to help drive profitability and efficiency.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (ideally with 4+ years’ PQE, although candidates with relevant experience will be considered).
• Experience in Court of Protection work, with the confidence to handle a range of property and affairs matters.
• A strong interest in business development and growing client relationships.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance high-quality client service with departmental targets.
• A collaborative team player with leadership skills, capable of mentoring others.

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking environment, recognised nationally for its people-focused culture.
• A platform to shape and grow a specialist service area.
• Hybrid working options for improved work-life balance.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a thriving private client team.
• To register interest in the role, please send your CV to for a confidential discussion: [e-mail].