Court of Protection Solicitor

G2 Legal

  • Reading
  • £75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
🌟 Senior Associate Solicitor – Court of Protection
📍 Location: Reading (with hybrid working available)
💼 Department: Private Client – Court of Protection
📅 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
📈 PQE Level: 5+ Years
💰 Salary: Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsAbout the Firm:
Based in the heart of Reading, we are a forward-thinking and well-established law firm known for delivering expert legal services across the Thames Valley and beyond. Our growing Court of Protection team is recognised for its sensitive and client-focused approach, supporting vulnerable individuals and their families through complex legal matters involving capacity and financial management.As part of our ongoing expansion, we are now seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to lead and develop our Court of Protection offering in Reading, supporting high-value and complex deputyship matters.The Role:
You will take a lead role in managing a varied and often high-net-worth caseload of property and financial affairs deputyships, often involving complex injuries or capacity issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to lay and professional clients, oversee junior team members and contribute to the strategic growth of the team.Key Responsibilities:
  • Acting as professional deputy or trustee in complex cases
  • Managing client finances and long-term care planning
  • Handling statutory will, gifting and Court applications
  • Supervising and mentoring junior team members
  • Supporting business development and client relationship management
  • Collaborating with the wider Private Client, PI and Clinical Negligence teams
About You:
  • A qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
  • Strong and demonstrable experience in Court of Protection (property & affairs)
  • Comfortable dealing with vulnerable clients and their families with empathy
  • A confident communicator with strong organisational skills
  • Able to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision
  • STEP-qualified or working towards (desirable)
  • Experience with high-value personal injury/clinical negligence settlements (advantageous)
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and transparent bonus scheme
  • Flexible hybrid working and a supportive team culture
  • Private healthcare, pension scheme and enhanced leave
  • Regular CPD and career development support
  • Opportunity to influence and grow the Court of Protection practice area
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to#INDCATS

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