Solicitor - Group Litigation - Cardiff - NQ-3 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Solicitor for their group litigation team. This role involves handling complex cases, working with clients, and contributing to significant legal actions. The ideal candidate will have NQ-3 years PQE and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £70,000 along with excellent benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and a minimum of 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Death in service cover (twice annual salary)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional fees paid

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE, applications from all with relevant skills/experience are welcomed.
• Ambition and self-motivation are essential.
• Prior specialist knowledge of collective actions is not required.

Responsibilities

• Progress complex, high-value cases and support senior colleagues.
• Handle individual claims and assist with strategic issues.
• Liaise directly with clients and manage queries.
• Contribute to headline litigation that shapes the law.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Excellent client care skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive approach

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-3 years PQE)

Job description

Solicitor - Group Litigation - Cardiff - NQ-3 Years PQE
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a solicitor to join one of the UK's leading group litigation teams at the forefront of claimant-side collective redress. This is a unique chance to work on landmark group actions across environmental nuisance, professional negligence, product liability, competition, consumer, and financial mis‑selling claims, alongside high‑profile domestic and cross‑border litigation.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for progressing complex, high‑value cases and supporting senior colleagues, including:

• Handling individual claims and assisting with strategic issues across large client cohorts
• Reviewing documents, preparing witness statements, instructions to counsel, and drafting pleadings and correspondence
• Liaising directly with clients, managing queries, and providing updates
• Playing a hands‑on role in progressing matters to trial
• Contributing to headline litigation that shapes the law and secures justice for thousands

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• NQ-3 years PQE (guide only – applications welcomed from all with relevant skills/experience)
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Excellent client care skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Confidence in managing a small caseload through the litigation process
• Ambition, self‑motivation, and a proactive, forward‑thinking approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Prior specialist knowledge of collective actions is not required – full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service cover (twice annual salary)
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts for local businesses
• Professional fees paid (where required for the role)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
📧 Email: [e-mail]
📞 Phone: [phone]

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.*