Senior Associate – Court of Protection (Property & Affairs)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Recruitment Partner: Harkaye Core Talent
The Opportunity
Harkaye Core Talent is partnering with a leading UK law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Court of Protection Property & Affairs team in London.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a specialist Court of Protection lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and growing team. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload of Property & Affairs matters, supporting vulnerable individuals who lack the capacity to manage their own financial affairs.
The role offers high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
- Advising deputies, attorneys, family members, and vulnerable clients on a broad range of financial and welfare-related issues.
- Preparing and progressing Court of Protection applications and related documentation.
- Managing substantial client assets, including investments, property transactions, care packages, and ongoing financial arrangements.
- Liaising with the Court of Protection, Office of the Public Guardian, financial advisers, case managers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting the administration of personal injury and clinical negligence damages awards.
- Assisting with deputyship management and ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations.
- Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the department.
About You
You will be a technically strong and empathetic lawyer with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable clients.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
- 6+ years’ PQE with significant Court of Protection Property & Affairs experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection procedures.
- Experience managing complex deputyship matters and high-value client affairs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to supervise and support junior colleagues.
- Strong organisational and case management abilities.
Desirable
- Experience acting as a professional deputy or supporting professional deputyships.
- STEP qualification or a desire to work towards it.
- Experience dealing with clients who have received substantial personal injury or clinical negligence settlements.
Why Apply?
- Join a market-leading Court of Protection team.
- Work on complex, rewarding, and high-profile matters.
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative culture.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
About Harkaye Core Talent
Harkaye Core Talent is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy connecting exceptional legal professionals with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and delivering a consultative, transparent recruitment experience for both clients and candidates.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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