Court of Protection Solicitor – Lead, Advise & Make a Real Difference

Clara Rose Consultancy; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in the UK is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Court of Protection, based in Ipswich/Bury St Edmunds. The role involves advising clients on deputyships, managing personal injury trusts, and mentoring junior team members. Offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement with unlimited holiday, the firm fosters a supportive culture that values professional autonomy. This position provides clear pathways for career progression, including potential Partner opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Court of Protection matters required.
• Ability to manage personal injury trusts and awards.
• Experienced in mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and advise clients on deputyships.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Drive growth of the Court of Protection service.

Skills

Court of Protection expertise

Senior advisory role

Client focus

Team management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Bury St Edmunds / Ipswich – Flexible & Hybrid – 4+ PQE up to Partner Level

Step into a senior role where your Court of Protection expertise is highly valued. You’ll oversee a skilled team, provide high level advice, and work closely with clients and families at some of the most sensitive times of their lives. This is a role with real impact, flexibility, and scope to progress at any stage of your career.

Why this role stands out

• Senior, client-facing position with high visibility and impact
• Oversight of a capable team who handle day to day work, giving you space to focus on complex matters
• Collaborate closely with the Personal Injury team to manage awards and trusts
• Flexible hybrid working – typically 2 days in the office per week
• Clear career progression pathways, including Partner opportunities
• Supportive, family-friendly culture that prioritises wellbeing

What you’ll be doing

• Advising clients on property and affairs deputyships
• Acting as a professional deputy where needed
• Managing personal injury trusts and awards
• Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team development
• Driving growth and development of the Court of Protection service

About you

• Qualified solicitor with strong Court of Protection experience
• Comfortable in a senior advisory and oversight role
• Knowledgeable on property and affairs deputyship, personal injury trusts, statutory Wills and disputes
• Experienced in managing teams and mentoring others
• Proactive, commercially aware, and client-focused

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible, hybrid working with genuine autonomy
• Unlimited holiday and family-friendly policies
• Pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance
• Health cash plan, mental health support, gym and lifestyle benefits
• Funded CPD, professional subscriptions and qualification support
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values your expertise

Let’s talk

All conversations are confidential and focused on understanding your aspirations. If you meet some but not all of the criteria, please get in touch anyway – you might be exactly the person they are hoping to meet!

To apply, request further details, or have an exploratory conversation about your career, please contact Clara Rose [e-mail] 07971 493048