Overview
In this role you will support and lead on high‑quality commercial property work within a busy Cardiff real estate team. You’ll handle acquisitions, leases, due diligence and mixed‑use development matters for a diversified client base including public and private sector actors. The role offers visibility with senior fee earners, strong development opportunities and a supportive, collaborative culture. You’ll contribute to business development and client engagement while working with modern tech and flexible hybrid working.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Hybrid working
- Strong career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to excellent technology, resources and training
- Healthy work/life balance encouraged
Responsibilities
- Support or lead on purchases, sales and acquisitions
- Draft, review and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, deeds and related documents
- Advise on mixed‑use development matters
- Undertake due diligence including title review and searches
- Liaise with clients, counterpart solicitors and third‑party professionals
- Obtain indemnity insurance quotes and liaise with brokers
- Conduct legal research and prepare reports
- Attend client meetings and participate in client engagement activities
Key requirements
- 1–5 years PQE in commercial property or real estate
- Experience at a reputable national or regional firm
- Strong technical competence with a commercial approach
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex matters
- Confidence, professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a busy team
- Resilience, adaptability and a proactive mindset
- Motivation to contribute to practice development and sector growth
- Ability to build rapport with clients and deliver exceptional service
- communication
- teamwork
- client service
- leases
- licenses
- transfers
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