Senior Associate - Property Litigation - Cardiff - 6+ years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff seeks a Senior Associate with over 6 years PQE in property litigation. The role involves managing complex disputes and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development programme

Comprehensive health plan

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free lunch

Regular social events

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in property litigation.
• Proven ability to manage cases independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of property litigation matters.
• Advising on commercial landlord and tenant disputes.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to business development initiatives.
• Mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Proactive client-focused approach

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Senior Associate - Property Litigation - Cardiff - 6+ years PQE
Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000 to £95,000

Chadwick Nott are happy to be working with a fast-growing and ambitious law firm in their search for a Senior Associate to join their highly regarded Commercial Disputes team, focusing on Property Litigation. Based in the heart of Cardiff, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-quality contentious property matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

This is a senior, client-facing position offering the opportunity to manage and support on complex property disputes. Responsibilities include:

• Handling a varied caseload of property litigation matters
• Advising on commercial landlord and tenant disputes, boundary/access issues, and strategic dispute resolution
• Supporting partners on high-value and complex cases
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
• Mentoring junior colleagues and pursuing professional development

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a solicitor with:

• 6+ years PQE in property litigation
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage cases independently and collaboratively
• A proactive, client-focused approach with enthusiasm for business development
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A team-oriented mindset with flexibility and initiative

Working Arrangements

This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Career development programme with promotion opportunities twice a year
• Comprehensive health plan and life assurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and wellbeing initiatives (yoga, chiropractor visits, Time to Move scheme)
• Free lunch
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Regular social events and paid volunteering days
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

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

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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.*