Solicitor - Court of Protection - Bristol - Senior Associate (3+ Years PQE)
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: Up to £75,000
A respected law firm is seeking a Senior Court of Protection Solicitor with 3+ years' post qualification experience to join its well established and expanding Court of Protection team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to take on a senior role within a specialist department, working on complex and high value deputyship matters while contributing to team development and client strategy.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a sophisticated and varied caseload of Property & Affairs deputyship matters, including:
- Acting for vulnerable clients with brain injuries and significant disabilities
- Managing complex financial affairs, budgeting and lifestyle decisions
- Leading on substantial deputyship files, including high value PI settlement deputyships
- Preparing and overseeing Court of Protection applications
- Handling contentious deputyship matters where required
- Supervising junior team members and contributing to departmental growth
- Liaising with case managers, therapists, financial advisors and families
- Ensuring high professional standards, compliance and accurate financial reporting
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior solicitor with:
- 3+ years PQE (Solicitor or FCILEx)
- Strong experience in Court of Protection or Private Client work with COP focus
- Excellent technical knowledge of deputyship matters and COP applications
- Confidence managing complex and sensitive client relationships
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
- A compassionate, proactive and client centred approach
- Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior colleagues
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A specialist COP team with strong internal expertise
- Clear senior progression pathways
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Exposure to complex, high value and rewarding deputyship work
- Recognition for high quality client service
- A supportive, collaborative and forward thinking working culture
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
