Court of Protection Solicitor

Senior Associate Solicitor – Court of Protection

Location: Reading (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.

The Role: 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a varied and often high‑net‑worth caseload of property and financial affairs deputyships, involving complex injuries or capacity issues.
• Act as a trusted advisor to lay and professional clients.
• Oversee junior team members.
• Handle statutory wills, gifting and Court applications.
• Support business development and client relationship management.
• Collaborate with the wider Private Client, PI and Clinical Negligence teams.

About You:

• 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.
• Capable of managing 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:

• 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 the recruitment team.