Court of Protection Solicitor – Property & Affairs

Location: Flexible/Hybrid (with some office attendance as required)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

HarKaye is exclusively instructed by a respected national law firm to recruit an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join their growing Property & Affairs team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied and meaningful caseload, supporting vulnerable individuals who lack capacity to manage their financial affairs.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services to clients and their families, providing practical guidance across a range of Property & Affairs matters. You’ll work closely with deputies, medical professionals, external financial advisers, care providers, and internal teams to safeguard clients’ assets and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of deputyship and attorneyship matters under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Prepare and manage Court of Protection applications including statutory wills and gifting.
• Advise on property transactions, asset management, financial reporting, and expenditure approvals.
• Liaise with the Office of the Public Guardian, local authorities, investment managers, and banks.
• Prepare detailed reports, schedules of expenditure, witness statements, and supporting documents.
• Provide empathetic communication and support to vulnerable clients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding duties, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with other practice areas on cross-disciplinary work when required.

About You

• Strong background in Court of Protection Property & Affairs work (essential).
• Clear understanding of COP Rules, OPG requirements, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confident working with vulnerable individuals.
• Strong organisational and financial management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a supportive specialist team.
• Experience advising on statutory wills, gifting applications, and trust matters.
• Exposure to high-value deputyship matters linked to catastrophic injury awards.
• Comfortable liaising with case managers, care providers, and investment advisers.
• Knowledge of property acquisition, adaptations, and disability access considerations.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Genuine career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive, specialist team culture.
• A rewarding role with a direct, positive impact on clients’ lives.

How to Apply

If you’re seeking to develop your Court of Protection career with a well-resourced, values-led team, we’d love to hear from you.