Private Client & CoP Solicitor, Cheltenham

Motus Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruitment Limited is assisting an established Cheltenham firm in finding a Private Client & Court of Protection Solicitor, NQ+ to join a partner-led, supportive team that is highly regarded in the market.

You will advise on wills, estate planning, EPAs, LPAs, probate and CoP work for a portfolio of clients, including HNW individuals, with a focus on capacity-related matters and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• NQ+ solicitor with private client and/or CoP seat or 0–2 years' experience.
• Interest in Court of Protection work and in helping clients lacking capacity.
• Experience across wills, estate planning, EPAs and LPAs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of private client matters including wills, trusts, estate planning and Court of Protection work.

Skills

Private Client

Court of Protection

Wills & Estate Planning

EPAs LPAs

Education

NQ Solicitor (Private Client / CoP)

Job description

Our client is an established, well-liked firm in Cheltenham with an outstanding private client offering.

The firm is looking for a talented Private Client & Court of Protection Solicitor, NQ+ to join the team, which is partner led, supportive and independently recognised as being one of the best in the market.

You'll join a Private Client team which advises on the full range of private client matters including wills, estate planning, EPAs, probate and tax work and acts for an established portfolio of clients including HNW individuals. The team also protects and managing the affairs of those with mental incapacity and has a growing reputation for Court of Protection work.

In this role, you'll be dealing with a mix of private client matters including wills, trusts, estate planning, EPAs, LPAs and also Court of Protection work.

The ideal candidate could be an NQ Solicitor with a private client and/or CoP seat under their belt, or a qualified solicitor with around 0-2 years'+ experience in the same. You might also be a CILEX or similar and looking for a new challenge. The firm is particularly keen to talk to lawyers who display an interest in CoP work and in working with people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves.