Senior Private Client Lawyer – Care & Capacity

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Private Client Lawyer for its Devon-based client in Torquay. The role focuses on mental capacity work, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications, and Court of Protection proceedings, with close collaboration with healthcare professionals and social services.

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in private client care matters, strong communication, empathy, and the ability to manage a caseload independently within a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with private client experience in care and capacity.
• Strong communication, empathy, and ability to manage vulnerable clients.
• Capable of handling own caseload independently within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload in mental capacity law including LPA and Deputyship.
• Represent clients in Court of Protection proceedings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social services, and stakeholders.
• Maintain high professional standards and client care.

Skills

Private client law

Court of Protection

Deputyship experience

LPA experience

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Private Client Lawyer for its Devon-based client in Torquay. The role focuses on mental capacity work, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications, and Court of Protection proceedings, with close collaboration with healthcare professionals and social services.

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in private client care matters, strong communication, empathy, and the ability to manage a caseload independently within a