Solicitor

Spirehouse Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirehouse Recruitment is assisting a well-established Northampton law firm to recruit a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE for the Private Law Elderly & Vulnerable Client Unit. You will support vulnerable clients with deputyships, property and financial affairs, care funding and benefits, meeting clients in homes and care settings under supportive supervision.

This full‑time, office‑based role offers hands‑on responsibility, opportunities to develop autonomy, and meaningful client

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE.
• Experience or interest in elderly client work, deputyships, Court of Protection or vulnerable client matters.
• Excellent communication skills and empathy when dealing with vulnerable clients and sensitive family situations.
• Proactive approach, attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing deputyship applications and ongoing matters relating to clients’ property and financial affairs.
• Ensuring compliance with the requirements and standards of the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Understanding clients’ financial circumstances and advising on care funding and benefits entitlement.
• Meeting clients in their homes and care settings, providing sensitive and practical support.
• Building trusted relationships with vulnerable clients and their families, often during challenging circumstances.
• Identifying potential safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action.
• Managing a demanding workload, prioritising deadlines and maintaining exceptional standards of client care.
• Supporting marketing initiatives and contributing to the wider development of the team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Client‑centred

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

2+ years’ PQE

Job description

Solicitor / Legal Executive – Elderly & Vulnerable Clients | Northampton

Join a well-established law firm with a specialist elderly and vulnerable client team, offering hands‑on experience, supportive supervision, and the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE to join a Private Law Firm Elderly & Vulnerable Client Unit in Northampton.

Working alongside the Partner and Head of the Unit, you will support vulnerable clients and their families with sensitive legal matters involving deputyships, property and financial affairs, care funding and benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise, build client relationships and take greater responsibility within a supportive, experienced team.

The role will include:

• Managing deputyship applications and ongoing matters relating to clients’ property and financial affairs.
• Ensuring compliance with the requirements and standards of the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Understanding clients’ financial circumstances and advising on care funding and benefits entitlement.
• Meeting clients in their homes and care settings, providing sensitive and practical support.
• Building trusted relationships with vulnerable clients and their families, often during challenging circumstances.
• Identifying potential safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action.
• Managing a demanding workload, prioritising deadlines and maintaining exceptional standards of client care.
• Supporting marketing initiatives and contributing to the wider development of the team.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 2 years’ PQE.
• Experience or a strong interest in elderly client work, deputyships, Court of Protection or vulnerable client matters.
• Knowledge of the benefits and care system would be advantageous.
• Empathetic and confident when dealing with vulnerable clients and sensitive family situations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and accessibly.
• Proactive approach, strong attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative team player with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Opportunity to join an established specialist team with experienced leadership.
• Hands‑on involvement in meaningful client matters from an early stage.
• Supportive supervision alongside the opportunity to develop greater autonomy.
• Scope to build expertise and take ownership of a defined area of work.
• A varied role combining legal expertise, client relationships and practical problem‑solving.
• Competitive remuneration, dependent on experience.
• Full‑time, office‑based position in Northampton.

We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.