Our current vacancies include:
- Mental Health Solicitor (Finchley)
- Mental Health Solicitor (Bedford)
- Court of Protection Solicitors
Mental Health Team
Mental Health Solicitor (Law Society Accredited)
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Mental Health Solicitor with Law Society Mental Health Accreditation to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking for career progression into a supervisory role, supporting a well-established Mental Health Department.
- Location: Hybrid – Finchley (2 half days per week) / Remote
- Region Covered: South & South East
- Salary: Circa £40K, with opportunity to negotiate depending on experience
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
You will take responsibility for a team of two paralegals within our Finchley office, and you will provide guidance, supervision, and support to ensure excellent client service and compliance with professional standards. You will be supported and supervised by the Head of Mental Health.
The role is hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely. Attendance at the Finchley office twice a week (half days) will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the mental health team, including training and supporting paralegals
- Handle a caseload of mental health tribunal and related matters
- Maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements and firm policies
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Mental Health Department
- Liaise effectively with clients, hospitals, and other stakeholders across the South & South East region.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with current Law Society Mental Health Accreditation
- 2+ years PQE (preferred) with experience handling mental health tribunal work
- Strong supervisory or mentoring skills, with an interest in developing others
- Excellent communication, organisation, and case management skills
- A driving licence and car would be desirable but not essential
- Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Benefits
- A quarterly and annual bonus scheme
- Private pension
- Employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare after 2 years
- Hybrid working
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
To Apply
Please send a covering letter, equal opportunities form and curriculum vitae to hr@gnlaw.co.uk. The successful candidate will undergo standard reference and background checks and checks for proof of right to work before role commencement.
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Mental Health Team
Mental Health Solicitor (Law Society Accredited)
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Mental Health Solicitor with Law Society Mental Health Accreditation to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking for career progression into a supervisory role, supporting a well-established Mental Health Department.
- Location: Hybrid – Bedford (2 half days per week) / Finchley (1 day per month, depending on location of applicant) / Remote
- Region Covered: Midlands & East of England
- Salary: Circa £40K, with opportunity to negotiate depending on experience
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
You will take responsibility for supervising the Bedford office, which currently supports a busy and growing caseload across the Midlands and East of England (ME procurement area). The team includes three paralegals based in the Bedford area, and you will provide guidance, supervision, and support to ensure excellent client service and compliance with professional standards. You will be supported and supervised by the Head of Mental Health, who will be in attendance at the Bedford office weekly to begin with.
The role is hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely. Attendance at the Bedford office once a week will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the mental health team in Bedford, including training and supporting paralegals
- Handle a caseload of mental health tribunal and related matters
- Maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements and firm policies
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Mental Health Department
- Liaise effectively with clients, hospitals, and other stakeholders across the Midlands and East region.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with current Law Society Mental Health Accreditation
- 2+ years PQE (preferred) with experience handling mental health tribunal work
- Strong supervisory or mentoring skills, with an interest in developing others
- Excellent communication, organisation, and case management skills
- A driving licence and car would be desirable due to the area covered
- Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Benefits
- A quarterly and annual bonus scheme
- Private pension
- Employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare after 2 years
- Hybrid working
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
To Apply
Please send a covering letter, equal opportunities form and curriculum vitae to hr@gnlaw.co.uk. The successful candidate will undergo standard reference and background checks and checks for proof of right to work before role commencement.
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) Team
Court of Protection Solicitors
We are looking for two experienced solicitors (preferably a minimum of 3 years PQE) to join our Court of Protection team. We primarily represent P in welfare cases, most frequently instructed on P’s behalf by the Official Solicitor, and we also represent family members in the Court of Protection.
We are looking for applicants who are conscientious, driven, organised, and work well in a team, and who have experience of supervising others. Experience of mental capacity matters, best interests and welfare issues in the Court of Protection is essential. Experience of conducting complex s.16 cases is desirable.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and dedicated to working within this field of work. We are looking for someone with the potential to progress within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression for the right candidate to build their own profile, to work alongside colleagues listed in Chambers & Partners, and to develop an interesting and varied caseload, whilst supervising and assisting in the development of junior members of the team.
Main Responsibilities
- Managing your own Court of Protection caseload with appropriate support from senior solicitors
- Acting for P in welfare proceedings, frequently on instruction from the Official Solicitor
- Representing family members in Court of Protection matters
- Advising on mental capacity, best interests, and welfare issues
- Conducting and progressing Court of Protection applications, including complex matters
- Drafting high-quality applications, statements, position statements, orders and other court documents
- Attending hearings and conferences (in person and remotely)
- Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior members of the team
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, experts, counsel, and external stakeholders
Key Skills
- Proven experience in Court of Protection welfare work
- Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated case law
- Experience advising on capacity issues, best interests decisions, and welfare disputes
- Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively and meet court deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in drafting complex legal documents and court applications
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and professionals
- Competent use of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Essential
- Valid right to work in the UK
- A current practising certificate
- Ideally a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrable experience in Court of Protection welfare and mental capacity matters
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior colleagues
- A conscientious, organised, and team-focused approach
Desirable
- Experience conducting complex section 16 cases as well as s.21A cases
- Experience working on matters instructed by the Official Solicitor
- ALR accreditation
- Ambition to progress within the firm and develop a specialist Court of Protection profile
Employment Terms
- Responsible to: The Directors
- Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience+ entry to quarterly bonus scheme
- Enrolment into GN Law’s pension scheme
- Permanent contract subject to 6-month probation
- 37.5 hours per week
- Based at GN Law office, Lodge Lane, North Finchley (hybrid-working available)
- 3 months notice period following probation
Benefits
- The opportunity to be part of a team of enthusiastic and supportive individuals who enjoy and excel at what they do
- The opportunity to be involved in fun and charitable events to improve access to justice for all. For example, we support the Great Legal Bake and the London Legal Walk
- Excellent internal training and support to access external training
- Support and guidance to obtain the Law Society’s Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation and to obtain rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave
- An employee assistance programme delivered by Health Assured, an award-winning wellbeing provider
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance after 2 years of employment
- Enhanced maternity/parental leave package
- A cycle-to-work scheme
- Quarterly and annual bonus scheme
To Apply
Please send a covering letter, equal opportunities form and curriculum vitae to hr@gnlaw.co.uk. Two-stage interview process: online then in-office. References requested only after a provisional offer is made. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email.
Deadline: 31 December 2026
