Associate/Senior Associate - Real Estate

TSR Legal; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

TSR Legal in Cardiff is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join its real estate team, focusing on high-quality commercial real estate transactions for institutional clients, developers, corporates and public sector bodies.

The role offers hybrid working within a supportive team, with exposure to acquisitions, disposals, development projects, asset management, and client relationship management while supporting business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ PQE in commercial real estate.
• Strong communication and client-handling skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to team and firm initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing leases, sale and purchase agreements, and development documents.
• Supporting corporate and finance teams on real estate aspects of transactions.
• Managing client relationships and providing clear, pragmatic legal advice.
• Assisting with business development and contributing to team growth.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Client relationship management

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification 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.