Reference: 4833101Job ID: 5417562Posted: 2026-09-30Closing date: 2026-12-28Location: Basingstoke/HybridSalary: Competitive & Hybrid Working Flex (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Leila MansonHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastPhone: 01173746300Email: Leila.
Manson@hays.comYour new firmOur client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong national and international presence, recognised for its expertise across a range of specialist practice areas. Its Court of Protection team is widely respected within the market and is recognised in the Legal 500 for delivering exceptional client service and technical expertise.
The team advises vulnerable individuals, their families, trustees, beneficiaries and professional advisers on a broad range of matters arising from catastrophic personal injury and serious brain injury claims, often involving substantial compensation awards. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, the team is known for building long-term relationships with clients and delivering highly personal, client-focused advice.
Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a growing and highly respected team at either Associate or Senior Associate level.
You will advise on a varied and complex caseload involving both Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, supporting vulnerable clients and their families with the ongoing management of their affairs. Your work will include drafting Court of Protection applications and witness statements, assisting with OPG reporting requirements, liaising with case managers and healthcare professionals, and advising on a wide range of financial management, welfare, capacity, care funding and benefits-related matters.
Depending on experience, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload with increasing autonomy, supervise and mentor junior team members, contribute to team development initiatives and play an active role in business development activities. The role offers excellent client exposure and the opportunity to work on challenging, high-value and rewarding matters within a recognised specialist practice.
What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with Court of Protection experience gained within a recognised private practice team. Applications are welcomed from lawyers at Associate and Senior Associate level. You will have experience managing Deputyship and/or Personal Injury Trust matters and be confident building strong relationships with clients, families and professional contacts.
Familiarity with OPG Deputyship Standards is desirable, while STEP qualifications or progress towards STEP accreditation would be advantageous. You will possess excellent communication, drafting and organisational skills, alongside the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload. A collaborative and empathetic approach is essential, together with a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service and achieving the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
What you'll get in return You will join one of the market's most respected Court of Protection teams, working alongside recognised specialists on a broad range of complex and rewarding matters. The firm offers a supportive and inclusive culture, excellent training and mentoring, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you will benefit from high-quality work, strong professional development support and the opportunity to establish yourself within a growing specialist practice. What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
If this role is not quite right, but you are considering new opportunities, we would still be keen to hear from you – please call 01173746300 or email leila.manson@hays.com We would expect a lawyer with the given level of experience to have gained the skills required for this position. However, applications from candidates with more or less experience are encouraged and will be considered on their individual merits. #4833101 - Leila Manson
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Court of Protection Lawyer in Basingstoke, Hampshire employer: Hays
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