Court of Protection Solicitor
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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 + Benefits
About 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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
- Location:
- Reading
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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