Court of Protection Solicitor (Health & Welfare)

COURT OF PROTECTION SOLICITOR (HEALTH & WELFARE) - NEWCASTLE

The Public Law & Human Rights team specialises in mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, and health and welfare disputes in the Court of Protection. The department is consistently recognised in leading legal directories for its expertise in Court of Protection health and welfare work, acting on behalf of vulnerable adults and their families.

An opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join the Newcastle-based team, supporting a dedicated Court of Protection Health & Welfare caseload. The successful candidate will work alongside highly experienced practitioners on a range of complex and meaningful cases involving vulnerable adults.

The caseload is likely to include:

• Section 21A challenges to deprivation of liberty
• Best interests applications relating to residence, care, contact, and medical treatment
• Capacity disputes
• Safeguarding and risk-related matters
• Supporting vulnerable clients with complex needs

This role offers excellent exposure to high-quality Court of Protection work and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and their families.

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous, although not essential:

• NQ-4 years PQE
• Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) matters
• Mental capacity law
• Working with vulnerable adults

Candidates should demonstrate a genuine commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals and delivering compassionate, client-focused legal advice.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Generous and flexible pension arrangements
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Westfield Health membership, including cashback on medical services and access to digital GP services
• A range of wellbeing initiatives designed to support positive mental health and wellbeing
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to role, team, and client requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking to develop their expertise within a highly regarded Court of Protection team while working on rewarding and impactful cases.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.