At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults in health and welfare legal cases, making a real difference.
- Company: Join a highly regarded Public Law & Human Rights team in Newcastle.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days' leave, flexible working, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and their families.
- Qualifications: NQ-4 years PQE in Court of Protection and mental capacity law.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Public Law & Human Rights team specialises in mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, and health and welfare disputes in the Court of Protection. The department is consistently recognised in leading legal directories for its expertise in Court of Protection health and welfare work, acting on behalf of vulnerable adults and their families.
An opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join the Newcastle-based team, supporting a dedicated Court of Protection Health & Welfare caseload. The successful candidate will work alongside highly experienced practitioners on a range of complex and meaningful cases involving vulnerable adults.
Caseload
- Section 21A challenges to deprivation of liberty
- Best interests applications relating to residence, care, contact, and medical treatment
- Capacity disputes
- Safeguarding and risk‑related matters
- Supporting vulnerable clients with complex needs
Experience
- NQ‑4 years PQE
- Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) matters
- Mental capacity law
- Working with vulnerable adults
This role offers excellent exposure to high-quality Court of Protection work and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and their families. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals and delivering compassionate, client‑focused legal advice.
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- The option to purchase additional annual leave
- Generous and flexible pension arrangements
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Westfield Health membership, including cashback on medical services and access to digital GP services
- A range of wellbeing initiatives designed to support positive mental health and wellbeing
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to role, team, and client requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking to develop their expertise within a highly regarded Court of Protection team while working on rewarding and impactful cases.
For more information on this Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) Solicitor role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
Court of Protection Solicitor (Health & Welfare) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: BCL Legal
Join a highly regarded Public Law & Human Rights team in Newcastle, where you will have the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful cases that make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and their families. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits including flexible working arrangements, extensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values compassion and client-focused legal advice.
