Solicitor (Court of Protection)
1 day ago
Finchley
Please send your CV and cover letter to – applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. About GN Law GN Law is an independent law firm with a committed team of solicitors, paralegals and support staff. We represent clients locally in North Finchley, Whetstone and Barnet and more widely across London and the UK. Our specialist areas of law include: ● Court of Protection – safeguarding the rights and interests of vulnerable individuals ● Mental Health – supporting and representing patients detained under the Mental Health Act ● Claims Against Police & Public Authorities – challenging misconduct and abuses of power ● Wills, Trusts & Probate – helping clients plan for their future and the future of their families ● Family – supporting families through divorce, financial matters and children cases About the Role: We are looking for two experienced solicitors (preferably a minimum of 2 years PQE) to join our Court of Protection team. We primarily represent P in welfare cases, most frequently instructed on P’s behalf by the Official Solicitor, and we also represent family members in the Court of Protection. We are looking for applicants who are conscientious, driven, organised, and work well in a team, and who have experience of supervising others. Experience of mental capacity matters, best interests and welfare issues in the Court of Protection is essential. Experience of conducting complex s.16 cases is desirable. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and dedicated to working within this field of work. We are looking for someone with the potential to progress within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression for the right candidate to build their own profile, to work alongside colleagues listed in Chambers & Partners, and to develop an interesting and varied caseload, whilst supervising and assisting in the development of junior members of the team. Main Responsibilities: • Managing your own Court of Protection caseload with appropriate support from senior solicitors, • Acting for P in welfare proceedings, frequently on instruction from the Official Solicitor, • Representing family members in Court of Protection matters, • Advising on mental capacity, best interests, and welfare issues, • Conducting and progressing Court of Protection applications, including complex matters, • Drafting high-quality applications, statements, position statements, and other court documents, • Attending hearings and conferences (in person and remotely), • Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior members of the team, • Working collaboratively with colleagues, experts, counsel, and external stakeholders Key Skills • Proven experience in Court of Protection welfare work, • Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated case law, • Experience advising on best interests decisions and welfare disputes, • Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively and meet court deadlines, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Confident drafting complex legal documents and court applications, • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and professionals, • Competent use of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems Essential • Valid right to work in the UK, • A current practising certificate, • Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience), • Demonstrable experience in Court of Protection welfare and mental capacity matters, • Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior colleagues, • A conscientious, organised, and team-focused approach Desirable • Experience conducting complex section 16 cases, • Experience working on matters instructed by the Official Solicitor, • Ambition to progress within the firm and develop a specialist Court of Protection profile Employment Terms Responsible to: The Directors Salary: salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience+ entry to quarterly bonus scheme Pension: Enrolment into GN Law’s pension scheme Contract: Permanent, subject to 6-month probation Hours: 37.5 hours per week Base: GN Law office, Lodge Lane, North Finchley (hybrid-working available) Annual leave: 25 days (plus public holidays) Maternity/shared parental leave: Enhanced package available Notice period: 3 months following probation Benefits • The opportunity to be part of a team of enthusiastic and supportive individuals who enjoy and excel at what they do, • The opportunity to be involved in fun and charitable events to improve access to justice for all. For example, we support the Great Legal Bake and the London Legal Walk, • Excellent internal training and support to access external training, • Support and guidance to obtain the Law Society’s Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation and to obtain rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, • Hybrid working, • 25 days annual leave, • An employee assistance programme delivered by Health Assured, an award-winning wellbeing provider, • Pension scheme, • Health insurance after 2 years of employment, • Enhanced maternity leave package, • A cycle-to-work scheme, • Quarterly and annual bonus scheme Application Process Please send your CV and cover letter to (Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.) You must demonstrate how you meet all essential criteria. Applicants are encouraged to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via our Careers page. This is not used in the selection process. • Two-stage interview process: online then in-office References requested only after a provisional offer is made. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email. Deadline: 10th January 2026
