Associate - Real Estate PQE

Associate - Real Estate - Cardiff - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Cardiff

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexible working options)

Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3+ years' post-qualification experience to join its thriving Built Environment team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic, high‑performing environment, working on complex property development and regeneration projects with a diverse client base across the public, private, and third sectors.

You'll be responsible for:

• Advising on a broad range of property development and regeneration matters
• Drafting and negotiating development agreements, options, promotion agreements, and joint ventures
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex transactions and projects
• Managing your own caseload with autonomy and confidence
• Building strong client relationships and engaging in business development
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices and undertaking short-term client secondments

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3+ years PQE in real estate or property development
• Strong technical and drafting skills with commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and cross‑office collaboration

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Exposure to high‑quality, complex work with leading lawyers in the sector
• Clear career progression pathways and opportunities for growth
• Recognition for excellence in client service and business development
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

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

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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.*