Sr Associate – Real Estate (Regeneration) – Cardiff – 5+ PQE – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a Senior Associate in Real Estate (Regeneration) in Cardiff. The role focuses on regeneration and redevelopment across public and private sectors, handling high-stakes matters and building key client relationships.

You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with planning/environmental teams, and contribute to business development initiatives while working within a flexible, full-time permanent role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in real estate, ideally regeneration, development or major projects experience.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to provide clear, commercial advice.
• Confidence managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for cross-team working.
• Interest in business development and contributing to growth of the practice.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex regeneration projects to a high technical standard.
• Managing your own caseload, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard.
• Undertaking legal research and staying up to date with relevant developments.
• Supporting business development through client training, industry events and tender/bid contributions.
• Working collaboratively across departments to deliver large scale, multi disciplinary projects.

Skills

Regeneration

Job description

Senior Associate – Real Estate (Regeneration) – Cardiff – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Flexible working available)
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 (dependent on experience)

A national law firm with a strong reputation in the built environment sector is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate (Regeneration) team in Cardiff. The team advises public bodies and developers on major regeneration schemes across the UK, including housing led regeneration, town centre redevelopment, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This role offers the chance to work on high profile, impactful projects that shape communities and support long term development.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of regeneration and redevelopment matters, collaborating closely with colleagues across planning, environmental, procurement and public law. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on complex regeneration projects to a high technical standard
• Managing your own caseload, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development work
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard
• Undertaking legal research and staying up to date with relevant developments
• Supporting business development through client training, industry events and tender/bid contributions
• Working collaboratively across departments to deliver large scale, multi disciplinary projects

This role offers significant variety, exposure to major national schemes and the opportunity to develop a strong profile within the regeneration sector.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a real estate lawyer with:

• 5+ years' PQE in real estate, ideally with regeneration, development or major projects experience
• Strong technical skills and the ability to provide clear, commercial advice
• Confidence managing a varied and complex caseload
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for cross team working
• Interest in business development and contributing to the growth of the practice
• Strong research skills and attention to detail

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to work on nationally significant regeneration schemes
• Clear career progression pathways
• A supportive, collaborative culture
• High quality training and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can make adjustments to support individual needs during the recruitment process.

*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: £70000-£90000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,