Court of Protection Solicitor

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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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