Sr Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection - Swansea - 3+ PQE
11 hours ago
Swansea
Reference: ORJ921957712S_1785159285Senior Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection - Swansea - 3+ Years PQELocation: Swansea (with flexible working options)Type of Role: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 55,000 to 70,000 (depending on experience)A specialist opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a well established and expanding team in Swansea. This role is ideal for a compassionate and motivated lawyer committed to supporting vulnerable clients, including individuals with traumatic brain injuries or neurological conditions affecting their capacity to manage financial affairs.The position offers exposure to high value and complex deputyship matters, alongside opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to team development.The RoleYou will manage your own varied caseload and undertake a broad range of responsibilities, including:Preparing and managing applications to appoint professional and lay deputiesAdvising on Personal Injury Trusts and attorneyship mattersPreparing and managing Statutory Will applicationsAdvising on applications under sections 36(9) and 54 of the Trustee Act 1925Preparing annual Deputy Reports for the Office of the Public GuardianWorking alongside personal injury and clinical negligence teams on compensation mattersSupporting high value and complex deputyships with senior colleaguesEnsuring clients receive all state benefits and managing budgets, forecasts, investments and tax returnsHandling sensitive family dynamics with professionalism and empathyAssisting with property purchases, adaptations, insurance and ongoing managementLiaising with case managers and therapy professionalsSupervising and mentoring junior team membersAttending networking and marketing events to support team growthCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:Strong Court of Protection experience (3+ years PQE preferred)Excellent knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and OPG Deputy StandardsStrong organisational and administrative skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal and communication abilitiesA compassionate, approachable and reliable mannerAbility to manage a busy and varied caseload independentlyCommitment to professional development and career progressionBenefitsThe role offers:Competitive salary and bonus schemePrivate medical insurance and health cash planEmployer pension contributionCycle to work schemeOngoing training and clear career development pathwaysA supportive, inclusive and diverse working environmentOpportunities to learn or develop Welsh language skillsHow to ApplyIf this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.