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

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Top 100 law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their dedicated Court of Protection team in Cardiff. The role involves managing financial and property affairs for clients lacking mental capacity, providing the opportunity to build long-lasting client relationships. Candidates with experience in Court of Protection finance or those from a Private Client background ready to specialise are encouraged to apply. Excellent benefits include hybrid working, 25 days of holiday, and a strong wellbeing program.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension scheme

Two fully paid volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Strong wellbeing offerings

Recognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing Court of Protection finance cases.
• Confident in handling your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Clear and empathetic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and property matters for individuals without capacity.
• Work closely with families and professional representatives.
• Ensure all decisions meet legal requirements.

Skills

Court of Protection finance knowledge

Client relationship management

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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

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.