Court of Protection Solicitors

London

We are working with a top-tier, award-winning multidisciplinary law firm to recruit two Court of Protection solicitors to join its highly regarded Public Law and Human Rights department.

The firm is widely recognised for its excellence in complex, socially significant legal work and acts for a diverse client base including NGOs, public bodies, public figures, and private individuals. Its lawyers are consistently ranked by the legal directories and known for their expertise, innovation, and commitment to access to justice.

The Roles

The Court of Protection team is expanding and is seeking dynamic and experienced solicitors to handle a substantial and high-quality Court of Protection caseload. There will also be limited scope to undertake related public law work, depending on experience and interest, including:

• Education law
• Community care
• Healthcare challenges
• Judicial review
• Inquests representing bereaved families
• Civil claims

Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant experience running their own Court of Protection caseload. Subject to this requirement, applications are welcomed from lawyers at all levels, including Associates and Partners.

Available Positions

• Position 1: 12-month locum maternity cover, commencing January / February 2026
• Position 2: Permanent role, offering the opportunity to develop a varied, intellectually stimulating practice within a leading public law team

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates are likely to have:

• Strong experience in Court of Protection work, including autonomous case management
• Excellent judgement, technical ability, and client-care skills
• An interest in the intersection between Court of Protection, public law, and human rights
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to high professional standards

Why Apply?

• Join a nationally recognised public law and human rights practice
• Work on complex, impactful cases with real social significance
• Opportunities to develop a varied and intellectually challenging caseload
• Supportive and inclusive team culture within a highly respected firm

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The firm is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and actively encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.