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Managing Associate

Mental Capacity

Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, Plymouth

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Job Title: Senior Lawyer – Mental Capacity

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group) is one of the UK’s leading specialist medical negligence, personal injury, mental capacity and education law firms. Everything we do is about making life better for our clients and their family.

We are a national firm with deep local connections, dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable when they need it most. Our passion lies in delivering a service that reflects our core values.  Our goal is simple – helping our clients secure the best result for their future.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

  • Role: Managing Associate
  • Team: Mental Capacity
  • Location: Hybrid working from Bristol
  • Working Pattern: Full/part time 
  • Why this role matters: This is a unique opportunity to join a team of highly driven, specialist Mental Capacity/Court of Protection lawyers. You will have every opportunity to develop your experience and further your career in an ambitious, collaborative and supportive setting.

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What you’ll do

The Mental Capacity team specialises in helping those who are no longer able to look after themselves, acting as professional attorneys or deputies to help with financial affairs and advising on the law regarding health and welfare.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Be a part of our large (and growing) Mental Capacity team which specialises in complex property and affairs cases.
  • Lead on a wide range of mental capacity cases. 
  • Be central to the continued success of the team, developing your own client relationships and driving business development initiatives.
  • Have extensive client contact, good quality work, and the opportunity to develop junior lawyers and trainees.
  •  Work with well-respected and nationally recognised peers with a proven track record of supporting clients with unique and complex needs.
  • Experience working in a specialist firm with excellent collaboration across its teams.

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What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience and technical excellence within Mental Capacity as a qualified lawyer (5 years PQE+) who is used to working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines in a highly sensitive and complex area of law.
  • You will be highly motivated and solution-focussed to deliver the best service to your clients.
  • You will be keen to take on responsibilities for driving client relationships forward to build strong professional connections with our Mental Capacity clients, and gain the insights and expertise needed to offer hands on, practical advice to them on an ongoing basis; we will provide you with every opportunity to do this within a supportive team environment.
  • You’ll have extensive experience of dealing with client information with tact and sensitivity, and the ability to discuss matters with clients in a sympathetic manner.
  • You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Enable Law, we’re committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and our communities. Here’s what makes us stand out:

  • An ambitious growth strategy that opens opportunities for our people to make their mark.
  • A client base that is diverse and includes:
    • Individuals and families affected by medical negligence or personal injury.
    • Those lacking capacity who require assistance in managing their financial affairs.
    • Children and young people seeking advice and support to access tailored educational solutions that meet their unique needs.
  • A culture built on our values of being trusted specialists, genuine and caring, inclusive and acting with integrity.
  • A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to patient safety, harm reduction, sustainability and giving back to our communities.
  • Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level, we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
  • The team has been recognised by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

  • Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
  • Enhanced parental leave policies.
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
  • An open, flexible working environment.

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Ready to apply?

  • Hit the “Apply Now” button.
    • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
    • Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
  • Invited for interview?
    • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
    • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
    • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

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