Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection - PQE

Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection - 4-8 PQE - Bristol

A leading national Top 100 law firm is seeking an Associate to join its specialist Court of Protection team, focusing exclusively on property and financial affairs for clients who lack capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long term, stable caseload within a well resourced and forward thinking department.

You will manage a dedicated COP finance caseload, including:

• Managing finances and property for individuals lacking capacity
• Working closely with families, deputies and professional attorneys
• Supporting long term client relationships, often lasting many years
• Ensuring financial decisions comply with legal duties and best interests principles

This is a pure COP finance role - no mixed caseload. Private Client solicitors will be considered if they are fully committed to specialising in this area.

This team is known for its strong infrastructure and modern approach to working:

• A large support team handles payments, billing and administrative processes
• Extensive use of AI, automation and Power Apps to streamline workflows
• Fee earners are freed up to focus on client relationships and complex decision making

• Has experience in Court of Protection finance work, or strong Private Client experience with a clear commitment to COP
• Can manage your own caseload confidently and independently
• Communicates with empathy, clarity and professionalism
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive national team
• Wants to build a long term career in a growing and respected practice

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Flexible and generous pension scheme
• Two fully paid volunteering days each year
• Westfield Health membership and digital GP access
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and hybrid working through the Flexible by Choice programme
• Recognised as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

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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.