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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Life assurance

Pension

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

EV scheme, cycle to work, gym

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Real Estate Finance Solicitor/Associate (2-4 PQE) for a top 100 UK law firm in Cardiff. The role involves advising lenders and borrowers on property-related loans, development finance, acquisitions and refinancing, with clients including major banks and private individuals.

The ideal candidate will have real estate finance experience or exposure to commercial property work, with opportunities for early responsibility and progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in real estate finance or related property work.
• Strong drafting and technical skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and detail-oriented.

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.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Drafting skills

Relationship-building

Education

Solicitor with 2-4 PQE

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

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cardiff,