Court of Protection Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Court of Protection Solicitor (4+ PQE)

📍 Northampton
💰 £55,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join its established and growing Private Client team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and compassionate solicitor to join a specialist team handling high-quality and often complex Court of Protection matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-established team of 12 professionals and work closely with experienced colleagues on a broad range of Court of Protection matters.

The caseload will include:

• Deputyship applications
• Property & financial affairs matters
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Statutory wills
• Trust management
• Mental capacity issues
• Applications to the Court of Protection
• Supporting vulnerable clients and their families

The firm is keen to speak with Solicitors with around 4+ years’ PQE who have strong Court of Protection experience and are confident managing their own caseload while working collaboratively within a larger specialist team. This role would suit someone who is empathetic, organised, and committed to delivering exceptional client care in sensitive matters.

Why Join?

This award-winning regional practice has a heritage spanning more than 200 years and is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services alongside a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture.

The firm has strong community roots and regularly supports Chamber of Commerce initiatives, schools, universities, and local events. Several teams are recognised by the Legal 500, and the business has an excellent reputation for developing and progressing its people internally — including several current Partners who completed their training with the firm.

Culture & Working Environment

The firm places genuine importance on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where people are encouraged to build long-term careers.

The business operates primarily office-based working, although hybrid working requests can be considered on an individual basis. During the initial 6-month probation period, employees are expected to work fully office based.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  (including 3 days typically allocated between Christmas & New Year due to office closure)
• Holiday entitlement increases with service to 28 days
• BUPA healthcare cover
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Additional voluntary benefits package
• Enhanced packages available at Junior Partner level

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor looking to join a respected and progressive regional firm with an excellent reputation and strong long-term career prospects.

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