Court of Protection Solicitor Associate/Senior Associate

Court of Protection Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate) with 4-8 years' PQE sought for L500 ranked team

The Role

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor into their market-leading, Legal 500 ranked department.

This role is focused solely on property and financial affairs. The team advise a range of clients who have lost capacity due to serious injury, medical negligence or birth injuries, as well as age-related conditions such as dementia. The firm have a separate team to cover all health and welfare matters.

This is a growth hire, to support the continued development of the London team. The successful candidate will be working directly with the head of department, as well as a number of industry leading partners on high value, complex, sometimes international cases.

The team have particular expertise in working with clients who have received multi-million-pound settlements as a result of serious injury, medical negligence or as a result of criminal injury.

The successful candidate will ideally take on some management responsibility, of up to 4 direct reports. If desired, the firm offer formal line management training.

The Firm

What sets them apart is their focus on people, both clients and employees. The firm encourages individuality and initiative, valuing those who want to take ownership of their work and contribute to the wider success of the business.

They have a close-knit, collaborative culture with partners who are hands-on and approachable, fostering an environment where everyone's input is valued.

Requirements

• 4-8 years' PQE, spent in a reputable Court of Protection team
• Experience managing multi-million-pound settlements
• Direct management experience preferred, but not essential

Benefits

• Optional 3 days remote work per week
• Flexible working options (including flexible start time and compressed hours)
• Health insurance
• Attractive annual leave with option to buy and sell additional leave

To be considered for this opportunity please apply or contact Sophie Cogger at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.