Solicitor / Associate – Real Estate Finance – Cardiff – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave (plus public hols

International secondments (0-5 PQE)

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership contribution

Wellbeing platforms

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its Real Estate Finance team in Cardiff. The role offers hybrid and flexible working, permanent full-time, and a salary of £50,000 to £70,000 per year.

You will handle loans related to property sales and acquisitions, development finance and refinancing, estate and asset management, and you will work with mainstream banks, bridging lenders, challenger banks, peer-to-peer platforms and private borrowers while developing specialist

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in Real Estate Finance or related property role.
• Strong drafting and technical skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Loans related to property sales and acquisitions.
• Development finance and refinancing.
• Estate and asset management.
• Working with mainstream banks, bridging lenders, challenger banks, peer-to-peer platforms, and private borrowers.

Skills

2-4 years PQE

Real estate finance exposure

Strong drafting skills

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Solicitor / Associate – Real Estate Finance – Cardiff- 2-4 years PQE
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its Real Estate Finance team across one of its offices in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment advising a wide range of lenders and borrowers on property-related finance matters.

The Role

• Loans related to property sales and acquisitions
• Development finance and refinancing
• Estate and asset management
• Working with mainstream banks, bridging lenders, challenger banks, peer-to-peer platforms, and private borrowers

You’ll also:

• Maintain and develop specialist knowledge
• Collaborate across the wider team
• Participate in business development and referral opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years PQE
• Exposure to real estate finance, either directly or via a broader commercial property role
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ambition, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• International secondments (0-5 PQE)
• Life Assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership contribution and flu vaccinations
• Access to wellbeing and perks platforms

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

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: £50000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,