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

Reference: HSJ921956942C_1788449052Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection (Finance) - 4-8 PQE - CardiffA 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 OpportunityYou will take responsibility for a varied COP finance caseload, involving:Managing financial and property matters for individuals without capacityWorking closely with families, deputies and professional representativesDeveloping long standing client relationships built on trust and continuityEnsuring all financial decisions meet legal requirements and best interests principlesThis 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 OperatesThe 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 processesSignificant use of AI, automation and Power Apps to streamline routine tasksA structure designed to free up your time for client contact and complex decision makingWho We're Looking ForYou will be:Experienced in COP finance work, or a Private Client solicitor ready to specialiseConfident managing your own caseload with minimal supervisionA clear and empathetic communicatorSomeone who enjoys working collaboratively within a national teamKeen to develop a long term career in a respected and growing practiceWhat's on Offer25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leaveFlexible and competitive pension schemeTwo fully paid volunteering days each yearWestfield Health membership and digital GP accessA strong wellbeing offering and hybrid working through the Flexible by Choice programmeRecognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024For further details, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott(t) 0117 917 1929(m) 07435 943574(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk*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.*