Litigation Associate - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate in Cardiff to manage a diverse caseload including commercial and property disputes. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of PQE, strong advocacy, and client relationship management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a supportive team culture with flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private health and dental cover

Digital GP and counselling support

Pension contributions

Life cover

Ride to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE in litigation, managing a caseload through to trial.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
• Experience working directly with clients and Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial, property, and construction litigation.
• Draft pleadings and manage cases through trial.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate - Litigation - Hybrid - 4-7 Years PQE

Location: Hybrid (Hybrid)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000

A well-established legal practice is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate with 4-7 years post-qualification experience to join its growing litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of litigation matters including commercial, property, construction, and contested estates, while contributing to strategic growth and client development.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing your own caseload and supporting senior colleagues on complex disputes, including:

• Handling commercial, property, and construction litigation
• Advising on contested wills, estates, and debt recovery
• Managing cases from initial enquiry through to trial
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and witness statements
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, and experts
• Attending hearings and settlement discussions
• Delegating tasks to trainees and junior staff
• Supporting business development and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 4-7 years PQE in litigation (applications from strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
• Proven ability to manage a caseload through to trial
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
• Experience working directly with clients, Counsel, and experts
• Commercial awareness and ability to build client/referrer relationships

Benefits

The firm offers:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 3 paid Christmas days
• Private health and dental cover
• Digital GP and confidential counselling support
• Pension contributions
• Life cover
• Ride to Work scheme
• Professional subscriptions and MBL Smart Plan
• Supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

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

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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.