Court of Protection Solicitor

Job Description:

Bison Solicitors is a modern, forward-thinking law firm specialising in social welfare law. We are proud to be fully owned by our employees through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)—making us one of the only legal aid practices in the UK with this structure.

Our model ensures that every team member has a genuine stake in the success of the firm. After 12 months’ service, employees automatically become beneficiaries of the EOT, sharing in the long-term growth and success of the business.

We are committed to delivering access to justice for vulnerable individuals and maintaining a supportive, collaborative working environment.

Our dynamic, rapidly expanding Human Rights and Court of Protection department principally represents clients throughout Hampshire, Surrey, London, Manchester and Midlands who are deprived of their liberty in care homes or hospitals, lack mental capacity to make decisions about their residence and care, and object to their deprivation of liberty. We represent these clients through a litigation friend, often the Official Solicitor, to challenge their deprivation of liberty and ensure that they are cared for in the least restrictive conditions conducive to their safety.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join our growing team, with a focus on health and welfare matters.

You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, representing vulnerable clients and their families in complex and sensitive matters.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Managing Court of Protection (welfare) cases from instruction to conclusion
• Advising clients, litigation friends, and family members
• Preparing applications, statements, and court documentation
• Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where appropriate
• Working with local authorities, medical professionals, and other agencies
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid requirements and funding processes

About You

We are looking for a solicitor who:

• Is qualified in England & Wales
• Has experience in Court of Protection welfare work
• Has strong knowledge of legal aid processes and compliance
• Is confident managing their own caseload
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to access to justice and client care

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in public law or community care law
• Advocacy experience
• Experience working with vulnerable clients

What We Offer

• Flexible working – fully remote, hybrid, or office-based
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits after 12 months
• A firm culture where your contribution directly shapes the future

Why Join Bison Solicitors?

Unlike traditional firms, Bison Solicitors is owned by its people. This means:

• Your work directly contributes to the firm’s success
• You share in that success over time
• You are part of a business that values fairness, transparency, and long-term growth

We combine high-quality legal work with a progressive, people-first structure, making this an excellent opportunity for solicitors seeking both professional development and a more meaningful role within their firm.

Benefits:

• Career progression
• Carers’, Parental, Bereavement leaves
• Additional annual leave day on birthday
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking