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

Overview

In this role you will lead and manage a varied Court of Protection caseload within a well-established Swansea team. You will handle deputyship applications, trusts and attorneyship matters, and Statutory Will work, while contributing to team development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on compensation matters and ensure clients receive appropriate state benefits and financial management support. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape care and affairs for vulnerable clients, with leadership responsibilities and a clear path for career growth.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection matters
• Prepare and manage deputyship applications (professional and lay)
• Advise on Personal Injury Trusts and attorneyship matters
• Prepare Statutory Will applications
• Advise on Trustee Act 1925 sections 36(9) and 54
• Prepare annual Deputy Reports for the Office of the Public Guardian
• Collaborate with PI and clinical negligence teams on compensation matters
• Support high-value and complex deputyships with senior colleagues
• Oversee client budgeting, investments, benefits and tax considerations
• 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)
• 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
• Compassionate, approachable and reliable manner
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently
• Commitment to professional development and career progression

• Empathy
• Strong communication
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Court of Protection
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• OPG Deputy Standards

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