In this role you will join a Legal 500-ranked Court of Protection team handling high-value, complex cases involving catastrophic brain injury. You will manage Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, coordinating with clients, families and professionals to ensure compliant, thoughtful outcomes. The role combines hands-on casework with mentoring junior colleagues and helping refine team processes. You will work in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise and influence practice direction.
Pay / Benefits
hybrid and flexible working
professional development and training
supportive and collaborative environment
opportunities to supervise and mentor
high-value complex matters
competitive salary
Responsibilities
Manage own caseload of Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts
Prepare Court of Protection applications and supporting documents
Assist with Office of the Public Guardian reports and annual reviews
Ensure compliance with OPG Deputyship Standards
Liaise with case managers, families and professionals
Supervise and mentor junior colleagues
Develop and improve team processes in the practice area
Key requirements
Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE
Proven Court of Protection experience
Background in Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts
Strong technical knowledge and client care
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a complex caseload autonomously
Desirable experience with vulnerable or brain-injured clients
Experience supervising juniors and contributing to business development
We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use the optional cookies below. Nothing optional is set until you choose, and you can change your mind at any time from "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. Cookie policy.
Essential — keep the site working and secure, and remember the choice you make here. Always on.