Associate/Sr Associate - Housing Management - Cardiff - 4+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Cardiff is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate in Housing Management to join their Dispute Resolution team. The candidate will provide expert legal advice on housing management issues, represent clients in court, and manage case loads. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of PQE in housing law, with strong advocacy and client care skills. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Corporate Social Responsibility days

Birthday day off

Death in service cover

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local businesses

Professional fees paid

Employee recruitment incentive scheme

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in housing management or landlord and tenant law.
• Experience managing a caseload of housing disputes.
• Court advocacy experience is desirable.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on tenancy enforcement and possession.
• Representing clients in County Court hearings.
• Drafting court documents and negotiating settlements.
• Supervising and supporting solicitors and paralegals.
• Building strong client relationships.

Skills

Housing management

Client care

Court advocacy

Caseload management

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Housing Management - Cardiff - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

A Tier 1 ranked Housing Management team is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution department in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly regarded team, advising registered social landlords and local authority clients across Wales and England on a wide range of housing management issues.

The Role

• Providing expert legal advice on tenancy enforcement, succession, possession, disrepair claims, homelessness, and anti‑social behaviour.
• Representing clients in County Court hearings and undertaking advocacy.
• Drafting court documents, negotiating settlements, and advising clients on complex housing matters.
• Supervising and supporting solicitors, case managers, and paralegals.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as an extension of client teams.

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years PQE in housing management or landlord and tenant law.
• Experience managing a caseload of housing disputes.
• Court advocacy experience (desirable).
• Experience supervising junior colleagues and managing workflows.
• Excellent client care skills and ability to work in a busy, collaborative team.
• Own transport to meet the advocacy requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days.
• Birthday day off.
• Death in service cover (twice annual salary).
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts for local businesses.
• Professional fees paid (where required).
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs. 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.