Associate - Real Estate Litigation (1-3 PQE) - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Structured career development and mentoring

Competitive healthcare and dental benefits

Wellness support

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking an Associate in Real Estate Litigation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior property litigator to manage their own caseload, advise clients, and work with a top-ranked team. The firm offers hybrid working options, structured career development, and competitive benefits including healthcare and a market-leading salary.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' PQE in property litigation.
• Ability to juggle competing deadlines.
• Proactive, client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of property disputes.
• Advise clients across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with clients to build trusted relationships.
• Get involved in business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Technical and drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Overview

Associate - Real Estate Litigation (1-3 PQE) - Cardiff

Fantastic opportunity for a junior property litigator to join a top-ranked team handling everything from nationwide portfolio disputes to high-stakes battles over landmark developments. This is your chance to work with major developers, investors, and asset managers protecting landmark portfolios and shaping the future of real estate law.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of property disputes and contentious asset management matters
• Advise clients across the development lifecycle from acquisition to enforcement
• Collaborate closely with clients, often face-to-face, to build trusted relationships
• Get involved in business development and marketing initiatives
• Work alongside a Legal 500 Band 1-ranked team with access to award-winning project management tools

Requirements

• 1-3 years\' PQE in property litigation
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of real estate markets
• Ability to juggle competing deadlines and communicate clearly with clients
• A proactive, client-focused mindset

In return

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Structured career development and mentoring
• Competitive benefits including healthcare, dental, and wellness support
• A culture of inclusion, transparency and shared success
• Market leading salary

Contact

For more information about this role 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.