Solicitor (Auctions)-Commercial Property-2-3 PQE-Cardiff

Overview

As Solicitor in the Auctions team, you will manage a varied portfolio of auction-related property matters for individuals, investors, housing associations, and corporate clients. You’ll support senior lawyers on high-value transactions and help drive timely completions, while staying current on auction and property-law developments. You’ll collaborate with agents, lenders, and internal teams to deliver robust auction packs and sound legal advice. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, specialist area with a focus on client service and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• personal day and birthday leave
• leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
• gym membership discounts
• professional growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of auction-related property matters (residential and commercial)
• Prepare comprehensive auction packs (title, searches, leases, planning)
• Advise clients on risks related to auctions (restrictive covenants, easements, overage, title issues)
• Handle pre- and post-auction processes, including enquiries, deposits, and registrations
• Conveyancing across freehold and leasehold, including investment properties and tenancies
• Provide guidance on repossessions, probate sales, and mortgagee-purchase properties
• Work on high-value and portfolio auction transactions and liaise with lenders
• Support both Commercial and Residential Property teams with auction-related advice
• Maintain records in a Case Management System and meet fast-paced deadlines
• Contribute to business development and maintain client confidentiality
• Manage a small team of legal assistants

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–3 years PQE (preferred, not essential)
• Strong property-law experience with exposure to auction transactions
• Thorough understanding of auction processes and related legal issues
• Experience in complex conveyancing (unregistered land, adverse possession, tight deadlines)
• Ability to manage varied caseload independently
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Strong client-facing and proactive, solution-focused approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Case Management Systems and legal tech
• Ability to support BD and build client relationships
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong IT literacy, numeracy, and organizational skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

• strong communication
• proactive problem-solving
• attention to detail
• team-orientation
• Case Management System proficiency
• legal technology

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