Associate

Are you an experienced Court of Protection lawyer looking to join a specialist team that makes a real difference to the lives of people who have suffered life-changing injuries? Our Compensation Protection Unit (CPU) is seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Oxford team. Working alongside and other experienced specialists, you will support clients who have received substantial personal injury or clinical negligence compensation awards, helping to manage their financial affairs and secure the best possible quality of life for the future. The Role You will manage a varied caseload of Property and Financial Affairs matters, working closely with clients, families, case managers, therapists and financial advisers. Your work will include:

• Court of Protection applications and deputyship management.
• Managing substantial compensation awards.
• Personal Injury Trusts and compensation protection arrangements.
• Financial decision making and best interests considerations.
• Supporting clients and families through complex and sensitive circumstances.
You will also contribute to the ongoing growth of the team through business development, relationship building and supporting junior colleagues. Why this team? Unlike a traditional Private Client practice, the Compensation Protection Unit works predominantly with clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries and received significant compensation settlements as a result of Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence. We work alongside clients families and multidisciplinary professional teams to ensure those funds are used to maximise independence, rehabilitation and quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity to handle complex, meaningful work as part of one of RWK Goodman's leading Injury Division teams, with strong opportunities for progression and hybrid working., If you are looking for high-quality Court of Protection work with genuine purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:
• 6+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Court of Protection experience, particularly Property and Financial affairs work.
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach.
• Business development experience
  
  At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you'll be supported, every step of the way.
A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we're focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for.

Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification.
• 26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Salary reviewed regularly
Career Development: We know our people are what sets us apart. That's why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent. We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us. From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions. Inclusive Employer: We're on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our so that we can work together to help bring your best self. You can find out more about our ED&I initiatives .