Property Development Solicitor – 5-8 PQE – Cardiff

Overview

In this Cardiff-based role you will join a regional Property team to advise on property development matters for private and public sector clients. You will work autonomously within a collaborative, high-performing environment, handling land acquisitions, site assembly, and funder-related due diligence across the development lifecycle. The position offers hybrid working after probation and the opportunity to shape development projects from acquisition through disposal. You will add value through clear, commercially-focused guidance and strong client relationships.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 5% pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Ride to Work scheme
• Hybrid working after probation

Responsibilities

• Acting on land acquisitions via options, conditional contracts and package deals
• Advising on conditional agreements for lease for pre lets
• Managing site assembly work, including planning and adoption agreements, wayleaves and substation transfers
• Assisting with construction documentation where required
• Advising on development funder requirements when acting for borrowers
• Conducting full development due diligence when acting for funders
• Handling onward disposals of completed units and investment sales

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5-8 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in property development work
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong drafting skills for acquisition and disposal documentation
• Experience managing developments across their lifecycle

• Clear, concise and commercially focused advice delivery
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Property development expertise
• Drafting acquisition and disposal documentation
• Due diligence for development projects

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