Overview
Senior Associate - Commercial Property - Cardiff - 5+ years PQE
Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid/Flexible)
Type of Role: 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
Candidate Requirements
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:
* oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
* 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.
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