We are proud to be partnering with an established Legal 500 law firm in the rarest of opportunities for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to lead their small and friendly Property & Financial Affairs team.
This role presents the opportunity for an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to take on significant responsibility within an established practice, with genuine scope to influence its direction and progress into a leadership role within the firm.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of Property & Financial Affairs deputyships, supporting clients with complex needs, including those with acquired brain injuries and other capacity-related impairments.
The work includes:
- Managing substantial client funds and assets
- OPG reporting and deputyship administration
- Property purchases, adaptations and building projects
- Budgeting and financial management
- Working with families, case managers, financial advisers and other professionals
- Close collaboration with the firm's Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams
The Opportunity
This is more than a conventional fee-earning role. You will join the most supportive and friendly team with a ready made client base of quality work and will have the opportunity to:
- Take ownership of the department's day-to-day work
- Develop and mentor colleagues
- Improve systems, processes and workflows
- Influence future team structure and recruitment
- Help shape the longer-term growth of the practice
About You
You will have strong and recent Property & Financial Affairs deputyship experience, together with sound knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Court of Protection framework and OPG requirements.
You'll also bring excellent client care, organisation and communication skills and ideally experience supporting clients with acquired brain injuries or other complex needs.
Most importantly, you'll be empathetic, collaborative, commercially aware and comfortable with autonomy and responsibility.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- An established practice
- An existing client base
- Genuine autonomy
- A credible route into leadership.
If you're looking for a role where your judgement genuinely counts and you can help shape the future of a Court of Protection team, I'd be very interested in speaking with you confidentially.
Court of Protection Lead employer: HarKaye Core Talent
Join a forward-thinking international law firm that prioritises innovation and professional growth for its employees. With a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and the integration of technology in legal services, you'll have the chance to shape the future of real estate law while remaining engaged with high-quality legal work. This role offers unique opportunities for career progression and skill development in a dynamic environment across various locations in the UK.
