Private Client Associate Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will support a Top 100 law firm’s specialist Private Client team, focusing on safeguarding the welfare and rights of older and vulnerable people. You will handle client meetings in care settings, manage financial affairs, and advise on care plans, with opportunities to contribute to business development. The role offers hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and clear career progression within a meaningful, specialist field.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical cover
• Gym subsidies
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Meet clients in care settings or the community
• Liaise with families, care providers, and other professionals
• Oversee clients’ financial affairs, including benefits and funding assessments
• Advise on care plans and research services and solutions
• Draft and manage Court of Protection applications (deputyship, statutory wills, trustee changes, gifts)
• Prepare Wills and lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)
• Annual reporting on deputyship cases
• Contribute to business development, content creation and event planning
• Support junior team members

Key requirements

• 3-6 years PQE with strong experience in Court of Protection and deputyship matters
• Clear understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014 and professional deputy standards
• Confidence in handling sensitive, complex situations with empathy and professionalism
• Strong communication skills tailored to varied audiences

• Empathy
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication
• Court of Protection applications
• Deputyship matters
• Drafting Wills

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