Associate Solicitor-Court of Protection(Finance)-4-8 -Cardiff

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff seeks an Associate Solicitor focused on Court of Protection finance. This role involves managing financial matters for clients who lack capacity and building long-term relationships. The firm offers a supportive environment with dedicated resources for client work. Benefits include 25 days' holiday, flexible pension, and a strong commitment to employee well-being and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension scheme

Two paid volunteering days yearly

Health membership and digital GP access

Strong well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Court of Protection finance work or commitment to transition from Private Client.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and property matters for individuals lacking capacity.
• Work closely with families and professionals on financial decisions.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Experience in COP finance work

Confident managing a caseload

Clear and empathetic communication

Collaborative working attitude

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection (Finance) - 4-8 PQE - Cardiff

A well established national Top 100 firm is looking to appoint an Associate to its dedicated Court of Protection team. The position focuses solely on property and financial affairs for clients who lack capacity, offering the chance to build a long term, consistent caseload within a highly organised and progressive department.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for a varied COP finance caseload, involving:

• Managing financial and property matters for individuals without capacity
• Working closely with families, deputies and professional representatives
• Developing long standing client relationships built on trust and continuity
• Ensuring all financial decisions meet legal requirements and best interests principles

This is a specialist COP finance role with no mixed workload. Candidates from a Private Client background will be considered where there is a genuine commitment to moving fully into COP work.

How the Team Operates

The department benefits from a strong operational setup, allowing fee earners to focus on high quality client work:

• A substantial support team handles billing, payments and administrative processes
• Significant use of AI, automation and Power Apps to streamline routine tasks
• A structure designed to free up your time for client contact and complex decision making

Who We're Looking For

• Experienced in COP finance work, or a Private Client solicitor ready to specialise
• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
• A clear and empathetic communicator
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively within a national team
• Keen to develop a long term career in a respected and growing practice

What's on Offer

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible and competitive pension scheme
• Two fully paid volunteering days each year
• Westfield Health membership and digital GP access
• A strong wellbeing offering and hybrid working through the Flexible by Choice programme
• Recognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024

Contact

For further details, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.