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

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension plan

28 days annual leave

EV scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym contribution

International secondments

Job summary

A top UK law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor/Associate (2-4 PQE) in Cardiff. The role involves advising lenders and borrowers on property-related loans and development finance. Ideal for candidates with real-estate finance experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 28 days leave, and international secondments. Join a firm known for career progression and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in a relevant role.
• Experience in real-estate finance or commercial property.
• Excellent drafting and technical skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and detail oriented with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Technical skills

Commercially minded

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Relationship-building

Teamwork capabilities

Job description

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

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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.