[Hiring] Solicitor @IM LLP

Role Description

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

The Bristol team works closely with colleagues across the national Public Law & Human Rights practice, advising on complex Court of Protection matters and supporting vulnerable individuals and their families through challenging and often life-changing circumstances.

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Bristol office and support the team with a dedicated Court of Protection Health & Welfare caseload, which may 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 is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality, meaningful cases alongside experienced specialists in the field and develop your expertise within a nationally recognised team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with between NQ and 4 years' PQE
• Experience in Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty issues
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and their support networks
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with empathy and professionalism
• Advocacy experience or a willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, experts, and other professionals

Requirements

• Passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable people
• Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality client care

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work
• Wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace