Senior Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection
📍 Swansea / Flexible Working
💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus
🕒 Full Time
The Opportunity
A well-established, forward-thinking regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join its growing specialist team.
This is a genuinely rewarding role where you will support vulnerable clients-many of whom have suffered life-changing injuries or neurological conditions-in managing their property and financial affairs.
The work is varied, meaningful, and often complex, offering the chance to make a real difference while progressing your career within a supportive and ambitious environment.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload while playing a key role in the development of the team. This includes:
- Handling Court of Protection applications, including deputyship matters
- Advising on Personal Injury Trusts and attorneyship matters
- Managing Statutory Will applications
- Preparing and submitting Deputy Reports to the Office of the Public Guardian
- Working alongside litigation teams on high-value personal injury and clinical negligence matters
- Managing client finances, budgets, benefits, and investments
- Liaising with medical professionals, case managers, and other third parties
- Supporting clients with property purchases, adaptations, and ongoing management
- Navigating sensitive family dynamics with empathy and professionalism
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Contributing to business development and team growth
About You
You will be:
- A qualified Solicitor with Court of Protection experience
- Confident managing a varied and busy caseload
- Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and OPG Deputy Standards
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Compassionate, approachable, and client-focused
- A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Ambitious and motivated to progress into a senior role
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance & health cash plan
- Employer pension contribution
- Hybrid / flexible working
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive, people-focused culture
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional firm where you can combine high-quality legal work with meaningful client impact, while also taking on leadership responsibility within a growing and highly regarded team.
Please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices for immediate consideration.