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

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Commercial Property for its Cardiff office. This role requires 5+ years of PQE and offers responsibilities including advising clients, managing caseloads, and mentoring junior staff. The firm provides a competitive salary of £65,000 to £80,000, flexible working arrangements, and various benefits like annual leave and life assurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Legal & General Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice options (Cycle to Work)

On-site coffee shop

Dedicated Wellbeing Team

Qualifications

• Experience in the housing sector or with third sector clients is advantageous.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients across sectors including housing and third sector.
• Drafting and negotiating property-related legal documents.
• Managing complex caseloads and providing legal guidance.
• Supervising junior team members.
• Engaging in business development and networking.
• Maintaining technical competence and updating on legal developments.

Skills

5+ years PQE in commercial property

Strong technical legal knowledge

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Leadership capabilities

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Property

Cardiff - 5+ years PQE | Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid/Flexible) | Type: 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

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:

Olivia Reed | Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]

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.

Note: Chadwick Nott is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our client network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other characteristic. We celebrate diversity in the workplace. This is a guideline only.