Senior Associate – Commercial Property – Cardiff – 5+ years PQE

Overview

As Senior Associate, you will lead and support a broad range of commercial property matters for a diverse client base across housing and third sector. You will draft, review, and negotiate property documents, manage complex caseloads, and mentor junior team members while contributing to business development. The role is client-facing in a collaborative, forward-thinking Cardiff firm, offering hybrid working and a path to leadership aligned with SRA standards. Stay current on legal developments and help shape strategic guidance for clients. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes on high-quality matters within a supportive team.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Team and regular events

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a broad range of commercial property matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related documents
• Manage complex caseloads and provide strategic legal guidance
• Supervise junior team members and offer mentoring
• Engage in business development and networking events
• Maintain technical competence and stay updated with legal developments
• Lead by example in line with SRA competence standards

Key requirements

• 5+ years PQE in commercial property
• Experience in 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
• Proactive, team-oriented approach with leadership capabilities

• Client-facing communication
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and leadership
• Commercial property drafting
• Contract negotiation
• Legal compliance with SRA standards

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