Senior Court of Protection Solicitor

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in England is seeking a Court of Protection Senior Solicitor to manage a high-performing team. The candidate will lead Court of Protection matters, mentor junior staff, and make crucial decisions while attending key meetings across England and Wales. The position offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days a week in the office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a solid understanding of legal complexities involving clients with substantial compensation awards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing high-value Court of Protection matters.
• Confidence to make complex decisions regarding property and health.
• Experience with deputy-ship, trust matters, and financial affairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Court of Protection team and its future direction.
• Act as a director of the firm's trust corporation.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in business development.

Skills

Managing high-value Court of Protection matters

Making complex best interests decisions

Preparing expert reports on costs

Understanding safeguarding and multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

OUR CLIENT

A leading regional law firm

THE ROLE

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Senior Solicitor ready to take the next step in their career, joining a successful and well-regarded Court of Protection team ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500.

The successful candidate will take a leadership role in managing the team and will contribute to shaping its future direction alongside existing partners

As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will act as a director of the firm's trust corporation, as well as a professional deputy and/or trustee

You will be responsible for managing client relationships and acting as a decision maker

The role includes attending annual review meetings, investment meetings, and site/adaptation visits across England and Wales

A key aspect of the role will also be to mentor, coach and support the development of junior team members, and participating in business development activities

THE CANDIDATE

You will be expected to demonstrate significant experience of managing high-value Court of Protection matters, particularly for clients with substantial compensation awards

You will have the confidence necessary to make complex best interests decisions involving property, financial affairs, and health and welfare

Candidates will ideally have experience preparing expert reports on costs, deputy-ship and trust matters, as well as a sound understanding of safeguarding and working with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers and care providers

The firm offers hybrid work arrangements with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.