Court of Protection Solicitor

Court of Protection Solicitor | Associate | 2+ PQE | Brain Injury Experience Essential

This opportunity gives you the chance to build real expertise in some of the most complex and meaningful work in the field.

You'll be joining a large, nationally recognised Court of Protection team that handles high-value, often life-changing matters for vulnerable clients. The work is substantial, the support is strong, and the long-term progression is clear.
This is an opportunity to step into a team that is trusted by leading personal injury and clinical negligence specialists, with a steady stream of complex brain injury matters forming the backbone of the workload.

The opportunity

You'll work as part of a well-structured Court of Protection team with deep experience in supporting clients who have suffered serious brain injuries.

Expect to be involved in:

• Supporting professional deputies acting for clients with brain injuries
• Managing property and affairs matters for vulnerable individuals
• Working closely with families, case managers and medical professionals
• Assisting with statutory wills, lifetime gifts and deputyship applications
• Supporting the setup and ongoing management of personal injury trusts
• Advising on capacity issues and complex financial decision-making
• Assisting with matters linked to high-value personal injury awards

You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value cases early, working alongside experienced lawyers who are known for their technical strength and client care.

Why this role stands out

• Join a large, established Court of Protection team with real depth
• Work on complex brain injury matters that build genuine expertise
• Strong links with personal injury and clinical negligence specialists
• Structured supervision and mentoring from experienced deputies
• Clear progression at Associate level within a growing practice
• Meaningful work that makes a visible difference to clients' lives

What's on offer

• Competitive salary with strong long-term progression prospects
• Exposure to high-value, technically challenging Court of Protection work
• Supportive team culture with experienced senior lawyers
• Stable, growing department with a strong national reputation
• Opportunity to specialise further in brain injury and catastrophic injury work

About you

• Court of Protection Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
• Solid experience in property and affairs matters
• Brain injury experience is essential
• Empathetic, organised and comfortable working with vulnerable clients and their families
• Keen to build long-term expertise in complex Court of Protection work

If you're looking to deepen your experience in brain injury work and build a long-term career within a respected Court of Protection team, this is a role that offers genuine progression and purpose.