Associate Real Estate Litigation, Cardiff – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Wellness support

Structured training

Career development programmes

Retirement planning

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are assisting a leading international law firm in Cardiff to recruit an Associate for their Real Estate Litigation team. The position is hybrid in Cardiff with a permanent, full-time commitment and a salary of £70,000 to £90,000.

The role offers exposure to high-profile property disputes and asset management matters for major clients across the UK and beyond, with opportunities to develop a global mindset and cross-practice collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ PQE in property litigation
• Strong technical legal skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent academic background
• Client-focused approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Good understanding of real estate markets and how they operate

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with supervision from senior colleagues
• Build strong client relationships through regular in-person engagement
• Advise on a wide range of property disputes and asset management issues
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives
• Collaborate across departments and practice areas

Skills

Case management

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Real estate market knowledge

Legal research

Deadline management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate – Real Estate Litigation – Cardiff – 1-3 years PQE

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)

Type of role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be assisting a leading international law firm in their search for an Associate to join their Real Estate Litigation team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Band 1 ranked team (Legal 500 and Chambers) and work on high-profile property disputes and asset management matters for major clients across the UK and beyond.

What to Expect

As a lawyer in this team, you’ll enjoy a diverse caseload spanning regional and international matters. You’ll be encouraged to develop a global mindset, contribute ideas, and engage in cross-practice collaboration. The firm’s forward-thinking culture ensures there’s always something new to explore and grow from.

Our Team

The Real Estate Litigation team advises on all property-related disputes and contentious portfolio and asset management issues. Clients include owners, developers, investors, management companies, and end users. The team handles everything from nationwide asset management to landmark court battles over iconic developments. Supported by cutting-edge project management systems and the resources of a progressive firm, the team delivers exceptional results.

Role and Key Responsibilities

As an integral part of the Real Estate Litigation team, you will:

• Manage your own caseload with supervision from senior colleagues
• Build strong client relationships through regular in-person engagement
• Advise on a wide range of property disputes and asset management issues
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives
• Collaborate across departments and practice areas

Skills and Experience

We are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with 1-3 years’ post-qualification experience in property litigation
• Strong technical legal skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent academic background
• Client-focused approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Good understanding of real estate markets and how they operate

What’s in It for You

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on your development, wellbeing, and future, including:

• Transparent and equitable reward structure
• Flexible, agile, and hybrid working options
• Private healthcare, dental cover, and wellness support
• Structured training, mentoring, and career development programmes
• International and cross-functional exposure
• Pro bono and community engagement opportunities
• Retirement planning, insurance, and assurance

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 – £90000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,