Community Care & Welfare Solicitor or Lawyer

Join a Specialist Community Care & Welfare Legal Team - 4-8 Years PQE | Solicitor or Legal Executive | Salary Up to £68,000 + Bonus!

Are you a driven Solicitor or Legal Executive with solid experience in Community Care, Public Law or Court of Protection work? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values expertise, collaboration and meaningful legal impact? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

The Role:

We're partnering with a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary law firm consistently ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for its excellence across practice areas, including Community Care, Court of Protection and Special Educational Needs advice.

You'll join a rapidly growing and supportive Community Care & Welfare team, reporting directly to the Partner and Head of Team, managing your own caseload of privately fee-paying clients and playing a key role in mentoring and supervising junior fee earners. This is a role with real responsibility, impact and opportunity - perfect for someone looking to grow both professionally and technically.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload of Community Care, Court of Protection and related matters.
• Advise and build strong relationships with clients, deputies, case managers and professionals.
• Provide clear, client-focused legal counsel across complex issues.
• Supervise and coach junior fee earners, helping shape the future of the team.
• Get involved in business development, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

What Makes This Role Special:

• Be part of a well-known legal practice recognised in both Chambers and the Legal 500, with a reputation for excellence and technical depth.
• Work in a niche specialist team advising on tailored education, health, social care and welfare matters affecting children and adults living with injury, disability or illness.
• Collaborate with experts across the firm, including Court of Protection, Special Educational Needs and more.

What We Are Looking For:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience in Community Care/Public Law and/or Court of Protection work (4-8 years PQE).
• Knows how to confidently manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Has strong advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
• Is a team player with proven ability to support and develop junior colleagues.
• Desirable: Experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs and/or Special Educational Needs law.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

This firm invests in its people and culture, offering:

• Flexible hybrid working and a focus on wellbeing.
• 25 days holiday allowance with a birthday leave.
• A weekly wellbeing hour, charity day, social events and more.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans and dog-friendly office vibes.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ambitious, passionate about client care and excited to contribute to a specialist practice with strong market recognition, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and take your career to the next level with a team that's supportive, dynamic and genuinely committed to excellence!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.