Commercial Property Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor with 5-10+ PQE. The role involves managing a diverse and high-value caseload, including complex acquisitions, development projects, and asset management. This firm offers a supportive culture, a strong reputation in the market, and clear career progression towards Senior Associate or Partner levels. The successful candidate will enjoy a balance of autonomy and collaboration while being guided by experienced senior colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Investment in growth and training

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5-10+ PQE in Commercial Property / Real Estate.
• Strong technical ability handling complex transactions.
• Capable of leading matters and supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied high-value caseload of commercial property matters.
• Lead on complex acquisitions and disposals.
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to team development.

Skills

Complex transactions

Client-facing work

Supervising junior colleagues

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Highly Competitive
Ref: 110356

A superb senior opportunity with a leading commercial property practice

We are instructed on an excellent new role for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (5-10+ PQE) to join a well-established, high-performing Real Estate team. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking for top-quality work, real influence, and clear progression within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

You will handle a varied and high-value caseload of commercial property matters, including:

• Complex acquisitions and disposals

• Major development and regeneration projects

• Strategic land, site assembly and infrastructure

• Investment transactions and asset management

• Landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations and re-gears

• Real estate finance for lenders and borrowers

• Supervising junior team members and contributing to team development

This role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, with the opportunity to lead on significant matters while working closely with experienced senior colleagues.

Why This Firm?

A Great Place for Senior Lawyers to Thrive

• High-quality, stimulating work across major development schemes, investment portfolios, commercial estates and complex leasing transactions.

• Strong reputation in the market with a loyal, well-established client base.

• Clear career progression with a transparent route toward Senior Associate and Partner levels.

• Supportive, collaborative culture where senior lawyers are trusted, respected and encouraged to share ideas.

• Genuine autonomy to build client relationships, lead transactions and influence strategic direction.

• Investment in your growth, including leadership development and technical training.

• Healthy work-life balance, supported by flexible working options and a sensible, modern approach to workload.

This firm provides the perfect blend of high-quality legal work and a positive, people-focused environment an excellent platform for a senior solicitor who wants both career progression and long-term stability.

About You

• 5-10+ PQE in Commercial Property / Real Estate

• Strong technical ability with experience handling complex transactions

• Capable of leading matters and supervising junior colleagues

• Commercial, pragmatic, and confident in client-facing work

• Motivated, organised and committed to high professional standards

Apply Now

This is an exceptional senior-level opportunity with real scope to progress.
Please apply in confidence quoting reference: 110356