Court of Protection Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • London
  • £40,000-55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Are you a solicitor with a passion for mental capacity law and a desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives? One of the UK's leading Court of Protection teams is looking for a talented lawyer to join their London practice. This is an opportunity to work on intellectually challenging, high-profile cases while shaping your own career in a supportive and nationally recognised environment.
About the Firm
This award-winning London practice has earned a national reputation for excellence in public law and Court of Protection work. They combine rigorous legal standards with a client-focused ethos, ensuring access to justice while fostering a culture of mentorship, development and genuine collaboration. The Court of Protection team is widely regarded as a leader in the field, handling work that is both high-profile and deeply meaningful, from complex medical treatment decisions to best interests assessments for vulnerable clients.
The Role
Joining the team, you will work on a varied caseload including Section 16 and 21A applications, Deprivation of Liberty cases and best interests decisions on residence and treatment. You will have the opportunity to appear in the Court of Protection and work closely with senior practitioners on complex matters. As your confidence and expertise grow so too will your responsibility, with clear pathways to become a recognised specialist in this field.
What They're Looking For
  • A solicitor with 1-5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in Court of Protection or public law
  • Passion for protecting the rights of vulnerable people
  • Excellent research, drafting and advocacy skills
  • Emotional intelligence, resilience and client-focused care
  • A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to manage files effectively
What's on Offer
  • Work on cutting-edge, high-profile Court of Protection cases
  • A supportive team with structured development and clear career progression
  • An inclusive, flexible environment that values wellbeing and autonomy
  • Competitive salary and benefits
This is more than a role. It is a platform to grow as a lawyer, have your voice heard and make a real impact from day one.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Court of Protection SolicitorAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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