Property Development Solicitor – Hybrid Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

5% pension contribution

Death in service cover

Company sick pay

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Property Development Solicitor (5-8 PQE) to join its established Property team. The role offers hybrid working up to 2 days per week after probation and involves advising developers and funders on land acquisitions, development agreements and disposals.

You will handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision, demonstrating drafting and due diligence across lifecycle developments.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5-8 years' PQE in England & Wales.
• Strong property development experience.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting skills for acquisition and disposal documentation.
• Experience managing developments across their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act on land acquisitions via options, conditional contracts and package deals.
• Advise on conditional leases for pre-lets.
• Manage site assembly, including planning and adoption agreements, wayleaves and substation transfers.
• Assist with construction documentation where required.
• Advise on development funder requirements for borrowers.
• Conduct full development due diligence for funders.
• Handle onward disposals of completed units and investments.

Skills

Property development

Drafting skills

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Organised under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Property Development Solicitor (5-8 PQE) to join its established Property team. The role offers hybrid working up to 2 days per week after probation and involves advising developers and funders on land acquisitions, development agreements and disposals.

You will handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision, demonstrating drafting and due diligence across lifecycle developments.