Senior Associate - Court of Protection

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor ready to take the next step in their career, joining a successful and well-regarded Court of Protection team ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500.

The successful candidate will take a leadership role in managing the team and will contribute to shaping its future direction alongside existing partners.

They will act as a director of the firm’s trust corporation, as well as a professional deputy and/or trustee. They will manage their own client relationships, act as decision-maker, and be supported by other members of the team. The role includes attending annual review meetings, investment meetings, and site/adaptation visits across England and Wales.

A key aspect of the role will also be to mentor, coach and support the development of junior team members.

We operate a hybrid working model. For this role, we anticipate a minimum of two days per week in our Reading office.

Experience/ Attributes required

• Significant experience managing high-value Court of Protection matters, particularly for clients with substantial compensation awards, working closely with our Clinical Negligence team
• Confident in making complex best interests decisions involving property, financial affairs, and health and welfare
• Support and develop junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and knowledgeable department
• Proactive in business development, building strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Experience preparing expert reports on costs is desirable but not essential
• Familiar with deputyship and trust matters, including budget planning
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and working with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers and care providers

Work type:

• Take a leading role in marketing and promoting the team, including attending and supporting practice development events and cross-selling
• Lead the management of complex Court of Protection cases, both during litigation and post-settlement, ensuring a seamless transition and long-term client support
• Oversee the preparation and submission of Statutory Will applications
• Drive the development and improvement of internal processes and procedures
• Lead and manage team-wide projects to support operational efficiency and growth
• Support the management and development of a large and fast-growing team

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
• Private medical cover for employee
• Ability to join fee earner bonus scheme
• Flexible Hybrid working
• An additional days holiday for your birthday
• A weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hour per annum charity work
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Social committee events
• Season ticket travel loan
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure

• 3x Partners
• 3x Senior Associates
• 4x Associates
• 2x Solicitors
• 3x Senior Paralegals
• 9x Paralegals
• 4x Secretaries/Legal Assistants

Other information

We are a founding member of the Professional Deputy Forum, ranked in Chambers and The Legal 500. As specialists in Court of Protection, we understand the challenges of managing the financial affairs of those with a disability, injury, or illness and those who lack capacity.

This is a permanent role with future promotion prospects for an outstanding candidate. We are a friendly team which has a genuine empathy for the clients that we assist.