Senior Court of Protection Solicitor
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex caseload of Mental Capacity Welfare matters in the Court of Protection
- Conduct Community Care and related Judicial Review matters connected to Mental Capacity issues
- Maintain meticulous compliance with all SRA, Lexcel, LAA and internal regulatory requirements
- Provide high-quality advice, keep clients updated and maintain excellent case management records
- Prepare accurate legal documents, pleadings, evidence and submissions
- Supervise junior team members and contribute to their training and development
- Assist with marketing initiatives and help build strong referral networks
- Uphold the firm’s professional standards and contribute to a supportive, high-performing team environment
The Ideal Candidate
- UK Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- 6+ years’ PQE with extensive experience in Mental Capacity law
- Strong background in Health & Welfare Court of Protection matters
- Good working knowledge of Mental Health law, Community Care law and Judicial Review
- Experience with the Legal Aid system
- Member of the Law Society Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation Scheme, or willing to work toward this
- Excellent communication, client care and advocacy (advocacy experience welcome but not essential)
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality work
- Hybrid working for true work–life balance
- A friendly, inclusive and collegiate culture
- Opportunities to participate in legal community events (e.g., London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake)
- Recognition initiatives including Employee of the Month and celebrations of cultural events
- Flexible use of Easter bank holidays to observe other religious festivals
- Health & wellbeing support via a leading employee assistance programme
- Monthly wellbeing events
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Consideration for the annual discretionary bonus scheme
- A chance to work alongside passionate specialists at the top of their field
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