Litigation Associate - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension contributions

Early Friday finishes

Job summary

A leading law firm in South Wales is seeking a skilled litigator to join their growing team. You'll manage your own caseload in areas such as commercial disputes and construction litigation, leading cases to trial while collaborating with Counsel. The role offers a competitive salary, private medical cover, enhanced holiday allowance, and hybrid working options after probation. For inquiries, contact a representative from the firm.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE in commercial and property disputes, construction litigation, contested wills and estates, or debt recovery.
• Excellent grasp of Civil Procedure Rules and technical legal knowledge.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and support senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Lead cases from initial enquiry to trial.
• Delegate to junior staff and collaborate with Counsel and experts.

Skills

Independent case handling

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Education

4-7 years PQE

Job description

Overview

An award-winning South Wales law firm are looking for a skilled litigator to join their busy and growing team, handling a broad mix of disputes and playing a key role in client relationships and business development.

The Role

You'll manage your own caseload and support senior colleagues on complex matters across:

• Commercial and property disputes
• Construction litigation
• Contested wills and estates
• Debt recovery

Expect to lead cases from initial enquiry through to trial, delegate to junior staff, and collaborate with Counsel and experts.

Candidate Requirements

• 4-7 years PQE in one or more of the above areas (other strong profiles considered)
• Confident handling cases independently, including advocacy, drafting, and negotiation
• Excellent grasp of Civil Procedure Rules and technical legal knowledge
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and deadline-driven

Benefits

The role comes with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional development. Expect private medical cover, enhanced holiday allowance, pension contributions, and perks that make work-life balance a priority including early Friday finishes and hybrid working after probation.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

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 age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, 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.