Sr Associate Solicitor – Court of Protection – Cardiff – 3+ PQE

Overview

Senior Associate Solicitor role in Cardiff focused on Court of Protection work for vulnerable clients. You will handle high‑value deputyship matters, support team development, and lead on complex applications while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The position combines hands‑on case work with leadership duties and opportunities to contribute to team growth within a respected firm. This is a mission‑driven role for a compassionate lawyer seeking meaningful impact in safeguarding capacity, benefits, and financial affairs.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and clear career development pathways
• Supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage applications to appoint professional and lay deputies
• Advise on Personal Injury Trusts and attorneyship matters
• Prepare and manage Statutory Will applications
• Advise on sections 36(9) and 54 of the Trustee Act 1925
• Prepare annual Deputy Reports for the Office of the Public Guardian
• Collaborate with personal injury and clinical negligence teams on compensation matters
• Support high value and complex deputyships with senior colleagues
• Ensure clients receive state benefits and manage budgets, investments and tax returns
• Handle sensitive family dynamics with professionalism and empathy
• Assist with property purchases, adaptations, insurance and ongoing management
• Liaise with case managers and therapy professionals
• Supervise and mentor junior team members
• Attend networking and marketing events to support team growth

Key requirements

• Strong Court of Protection experience (3+ years PQE preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and OPG Deputy Standards
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• A compassionate, approachable and reliable manner
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently
• Commitment to professional development and career progression

• compassionate
• approachable
• reliable
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 knowledge
• OPG Deputy Standards knowledge
• Court of Protection proceedings

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