Eventus Legal are seeking a Court of Protection Senior Solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm on a permanent, full-time basis based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection Senior Solicitor to join a collaborative and supportive team environment where flexibility, progression and employee wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.
The successful Court of Protection Senior Solicitor will benefit from hybrid working, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work within a people-focused culture centred around collaboration, development and long-term career growth. This Court of Protection Senior Solicitor job offers the chance to work on complex and rewarding matters while contributing to the continued success of a respected specialist private client team.
About the Role
As a Court of Protection Senior Solicitor, you will manage a varied and complex caseload involving property and financial affairs matters, alongside health and welfare cases where appropriate.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with vulnerable clients, family members and professional contacts while delivering clear, compassionate and commercially focused advice. The Court of Protection Senior Solicitor will also play an important part in mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued development of the wider department.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a complex caseload of Court of Protection matters involving property and financial affairs cases
- Advising deputies, attorneys, trustees and family members on mental capacity and best interests matters
- Handling deputyship applications, contested proceedings and statutory will applications
- Overseeing the ongoing administration and financial management of deputyship files
- Building strong relationships with clients, medical professionals, case managers and external stakeholders
- Providing clear and practical advice in relation to safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act matters
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and trainees within the team
- Supporting networking initiatives and contributing to business development activities
- Assisting with the strategic growth and continued success of the Court of Protection department
- Ensuring excellent standards of client care, compliance and risk management across all matters
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress efficiently and professionally
About You
You will be an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor with strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable clients. The successful Court of Protection Senior Solicitor will enjoy building strong professional relationships and working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
This opportunity would suit someone commercially aware, approachable and motivated to contribute to the long-term success of a growing specialist department.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Qualified Solicitor with significant experience handling Court of Protection matters
- Strong technical knowledge relating to mental capacity, deputyship and safeguarding issues
- Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively while meeting deadlines and client expectations
- Proactive and commercially aware approach to supporting clients and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Confident IT skills including experience using Microsoft 365 applications
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy across all work
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and professional contacts
- Professional and resilient approach when handling sensitive and challenging matters
- Positive attitude with a collaborative and supportive approach to team working
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous
Benefits and Rewards
This Court of Protection Senior Solicitor job offers the opportunity to join a progressive and supportive law firm that genuinely values employee wellbeing, flexibility and long-term professional development.
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible and inclusive working culture
- Structured learning and development programmes
- Company pension scheme
- Dental Insurance
- Leadership and management development opportunities
- Professional development sponsorship and study support
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management and collaborative team environment
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive and people-focused culture
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and buying and selling scheme
About the Firm
This respected and forward-thinking law firm has developed a strong reputation for delivering outstanding client service while maintaining a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture for employees. The firm places significant emphasis on collaboration, openness and long-term relationship building, both internally and externally. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and work flexibly wherever possible, creating an environment where individuals can thrive personally and professionally.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Court of Protection Senior Solicitor job.
Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please contact Gemma Clarke at Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion on gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or 07950 196 168.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland within the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors.
Please note, salary levels and years of experience stated within advertisements are intended as a guide.
Applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the position. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.