Real Estate Associate Solicitor – Development – 5+PQE – Cardiff

Overview

In this role, you will join Chadwick Nott’s Cardiff property team as a Real Estate Associate Solicitor focused on development work. You will advise private and public sector developers and funders, handling land acquisitions, site assembly, and complex development matters. You’ll work autonomously and with a local development team to deliver pragmatic, commercially oriented counsel. The position offers growth within a growing practice and opportunities to manage key client relationships and major development projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle land acquisitions via options, conditional contracts and package deals for private developers and housing associations
• Draft and negotiate conditional agreements for lease for pre-lets
• Manage all aspects of site assembly including planning and adoption agreements, utility wayleaves and substation transfers
• Assist with construction documentation as required
• Advise borrowers on development funding requirements
• Conduct full development due diligence when acting for funders
• Manage onward disposals of completed units and investment sales
• Collaborate with the development team on major projects and practice growth

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in property development
• Strong technical competence with complex development matters
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Confidence managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service

• Proactive
• Team player / collaborative
• Client-focused / relationship-oriented
• Property development expertise
• Land acquisitions (options, conditional contracts)
• Drafting and negotiating leases (pre-lets)

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