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