Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor (0–3 years PQE)
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (commensurate with experience)
Location: Hybrid – GN Law offices, North Finchley, London
Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a solicitor with 0–3 years post-qualification experience to join our established and respected Court of Protection team. Candidates with significant post-qualification experience may appropriately be considered for an associate position. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer seeking to build a specialist practice in welfare proceedings and develop a meaningful legal career representing vulnerable individuals.
You will be expected to manage your own caseload of Court of Protection (welfare) cases, primarily s.21A applications with a small number of s.16 cases, with minimal supervision. Experience of mental capacity and best interests’ issues is essential, and while supervision experience or complex s.16 casework is not required, it would be advantageous.
This is a fantastic role for a conscientious, driven and organised individual looking to develop their profile in this area of law. You’ll be working alongside colleagues recognised in Chambers & Partners and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of junior staff as your experience grows. For those with up to 3 years’ PQE, we are particularly keen to meet candidates who are ambitious, team-focused, and eager to progress within the firm.
About GN Law
GN Law is a North London law firm with a strong commitment to social justice and a reputation for supporting the most vulnerable in society. We are Lexcel accredited and hold Legal Aid contracts in mental health and community care. Our Court of Protection team primarily represents P in welfare cases. We are often instructed by the Official Solicitor, and we also act for family members.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Court of Protection (health and welfare)
- Mental Health
- Claims Against Public Authorities
- Wills, Trusts and Probate
- Family Law
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified solicitor with 0–3 years PQE
- Experience handling Court of Protection welfare cases (s.21A essential; s.16 desirable)
- Excellent organisation, drafting and communication skills
- A collaborative, team-focused approach
- An interest in supervising and mentoring junior staff over time
- Passion for social justice and commitment to supporting vulnerable clients
Desirable
- Previous experience supervising others
- Chambers or Legal 500 recognition, or an ambition to attain such
- Experience handling complex s.16 cases
Why Join Us?
At GN Law, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to thrive in a firm that values compassion, progression, and professional excellence.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
- 25 days annual leave
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Excellent internal and external training opportunities
- Support to obtain Law Society Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation
- Health insurance (after 2 years)
- Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave package
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
- Involvement in charitable initiatives (e.g. Great Legal Bake, London Legal Walk)
Application Instructions
To apply, please send:
- Your CV
- A covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available on our website)
Send your application to hr@gnlaw.co.uk by Friday 6th June 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process, with an initial remote interview followed by an in-person interview at our office in North Finchley.
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