Real Estate Finance Solicitor / Associate (2-4 PQE) - Cardiff

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

Job summary

A top law firm in the UK is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (2-4 PQE) to join their Cardiff team. The role involves advising clients on property-related loans, development finance, and refinancing. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong drafting skills along with excellent relationship-building capabilities. The firm offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private medical and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Private medical and life assurance

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Gym contribution

EV scheme and cycle to work

International secondments

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in real estate finance or commercial property.
• Proven experience in advising on real estate finance transactions.
• Strong drafting and technical skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate finance transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in business development.
• Build expertise in property-related loans and refinancing.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Strong drafting skills

Excellent relationship-building

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Finance Solicitor / Associate (2-4 PQE) – Cardiff. A top 100 UK law firm is seeking a 2-4 PQE Solicitor or Associate to join its dynamic Real Estate Finance team. The role involves advising lenders and borrowers on property-related loans, development finance, acquisitions, and refinancing. Clients include major banks, challenger lenders, and private individuals. Ideal for candidates with real estate finance experience or exposure through broader commercial property work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise across the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions
• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and build expertise
• Engage in business development and cross-team referrals

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years PQE
• Experience in real estate finance or commercial property with finance exposure
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Commercially minded, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities

Why Join?

• Top 100 UK law firm with national reach and entrepreneurial culture
• Times voted Best Law Firm
• Known for early responsibility, career progression, and collaborative working
• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Private medical, life assurance, and pension
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• EV scheme, cycle to work, and gym contribution
• International secondments and career development support

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.