Senior Associate - Commercial Property - Cardiff - 5+ years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Commercial Property team. The role involves advising clients on property matters, managing complex caseloads, and leading junior team members. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE in commercial property, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of £65,000 to £80,000.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A day off on your birthday

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial property.
• Experience in the housing sector or third sector clients is advantageous.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients across multiple sectors.
• Drafting and reviewing property-related legal documents.
• Managing complex caseloads.

Skills

Strong technical legal knowledge

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management abilities

Leadership capabilities

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate - Commercial Property - Cardiff - 5+ years PQE
Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid/Flexible)
Type of Role: Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a well-established regional law firm currently seeking a Senior Associate to join their Commercial Property team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to work on a varied and high-quality caseload within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

This is a senior, client-facing position offering the opportunity to lead and support a broad range of commercial property matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising a diverse client base across sectors including housing and third sector
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of property-related legal documents
• Managing complex caseloads and providing strategic legal guidance
• Supervising junior team members and offering mentoring support
• Engaging in business development and attending networking events
• Maintaining technical competence and staying up to date with legal developments
• Leading by example in line with SRA competence standards

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or legal executive with:

• 5+ years PQE in commercial property
• Experience in the housing sector or with third sector clients (advantageous)
• Strong technical legal knowledge and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex caseloads
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with leadership capabilities

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role based in the firm's Cardiff office. The firm promotes a flexible and inclusive working culture, with hybrid arrangements available to support work-life balance.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• A day off on your birthday
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Legal & General Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice options (Cycle to Work, additional pension, extra leave)
• Staff legal services discounts
• On-site coffee shop and NCP parking discounts - Cardiff office
• Dedicated Wellbeing Team and regular events
• In-house and external training opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

• [e-mail]
• 0117 917 1515
• 07711 799761
• Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

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.