Associate/Senior Associate – Real Estate

TSR-Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading top 70 law firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor due to business growth. You will advise on high-quality commercial real estate transactions while being part of a supportive team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. A competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial real estate.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate leases and agreements.
• Support corporate colleagues on real estate aspects of transactions.
• Manage client relationships and provide legal advice.
• Assist with business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Client-handling skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Proactive approach

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Associate/Senior Associate – Real Estate – Cardiff

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Real Estate Solicitor to join a leading top 70 law firm’s Cardiff office. The team advises on a broad range of high-quality real estate matters, acting for major institutional investors, developers, corporates, and public sector clients.

This role offers the chance to work as part of a national high-performing team, contributing to some of the most significant real estate transactions in the UK while benefiting from a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on the full spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, and asset management.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial leases, sale and purchase agreements, development agreements, and related documentation.
• Supporting corporate and finance colleagues on real estate aspects of wider transactions.
• Managing client relationships and providing clear, pragmatic legal advice.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and contributing to the team’s continued growth.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with experience in commercial real estate – 5+ PQE
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute to team and firm-wide initiatives.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to high-quality work for leading clients across multiple sectors.
• A culture that promotes professional development, wellbeing, and work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

If you would like a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Ryan at TSR Legal on 07554 389913 or [e-mail].