Real Estate Finance Associate - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff seeks a Real Estate Finance Associate with over 4 years of PQE. You will advise lenders and borrowers on complex finance matters while managing your own caseload. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and negotiation skills and a proactive team-oriented approach. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career progression

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a solid transactional real estate background.
• Proven real estate finance experience is required.
• A proactive approach in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate finance deals.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and security documents.
• Manage transactions from instruction to completion.
• Build strong client relationships with commercial advice.

Skills

Strong drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Finance Associate - Cardiff

Our client, a UK based Commercial law firm, is looking for an experienced Associate (4+ PQE) to join their leading Real Estate Finance team in Cardiff. You'll work on a wide variety of complex and high-value property finance matters, acting for major lenders and borrowers across the UK.

The Role

• Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate finance deals
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, and other transactional contracts
• Manage transactions from instruction to completion
• Support senior colleagues on high-value cases while running your own caseload
• Build strong client relationships with commercial, solution-focused advice

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE
• Solid transactional real estate background with proven real estate finance experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Commercially astute, pragmatic, and client-focused
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach

Why Apply?

• Work on high-profile transactions with leading UK lenders
• Exposure to a diverse and prestigious client base
• Supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking team culture
• Competitive pay, benefits, and clear career progression

Contact

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 their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.