Court of Protection Solicitor – Bristol

Overview

In this role, you will lead the development of a new Court of Protection service in a respected multi‑office firm. You will manage a welfare and financial disputes caseload and advise on capacity, deputyship, and best interests, while collaborating with colleagues to scale the team. You’ll mentor junior lawyers and help define internal processes as the practice grows. This is a chance to shape a niche area from the ground up in a supportive, flexible culture. Your work will have a meaningful impact on vulnerable clients and the firm’s strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working model
• supportive culture
• clear route to progression

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of welfare and financial disputes
• Advise on capacity, deputyship, and best interests matters
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to training
• Help define internal processes and best practices
• Lead the development of a new specialist Court of Protection service

Key requirements

• Approximately 5 years’ PQE
• Solid experience in Court of Protection or related areas (mental capacity, healthcare, or private client)
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills
• Confident, independent approach
• Strategic thinker with interest in building a team
• Willingness to contribute to long-term development of the practice

• confident and independent
• strategic thinking
• mentorship and leadership
• Court of Protection
• mental capacity
• deputyship

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