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

Overview

In this role you will lead Court of Protection work to support vulnerable clients, managing complex deputyships and related applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior members as the team grows. The position offers leadership opportunities and a chance to contribute to high-value cases and client welfare. You will work in Swansea with flexible options, leveraging your expertise to drive outcomes within a supportive firm culture.

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

• Manage and prepare applications to appoint professional and lay deputies
• Advise on Personal Injury Trusts and attorneyship matters
• Prepare statutory will applications
• Advise on sections 36(9) and 54 Trustee Act 1925
• Prepare annual Deputy Reports for the Office of the Public Guardian
• Support high-value and complex deputyships with senior colleagues
• 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)
• 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
• Organisational skills
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 knowledge
• OPG Deputy Standards knowledge
• Deputyship processes

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