Commercial Property Solicitor-Junior / Newly Qualified-Cardiff

Overview

As a Junior/NQ Commercial Property Solicitor, you join a respected regional firm in Cardiff to handle a diverse commercial property caseload under supervision. You will contribute to a broad range of matters for landlords, tenants, banks, developers, and public bodies, with opportunities for development and progression in a supportive, hybrid-work environment. You’ll draft and negotiate key documents and gain exposure to title work, BD activities, and complex title analysis. This role offers a clear path to grow within a high-profile team.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eye care support
• Private medical insurance (after qualifying)
• Hybrid working options
• Clear pathways for career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial property caseload under supervision
• Handle freehold sales/purchases, option agreements, overage deeds
• Work on commercial leases for offices, retail, and industrial premises for landlords and tenants
• Advise banks on secured lending; advise developers on development sites
• Represent local authorities and public sector bodies under WGCD framework
• Property portfolio management; provide corporate and litigation support
• Draft and negotiate sale/purchase contracts, transfer deeds, option/overage agreements, leases, legal charges, development agreements, collateral warranties, s106/s104/s278/s38 agreements
• Investigate and analyse complex titles; prepare clear title reports
• Assist senior solicitors; participate in business development via events and articles

Key requirements

• Junior or Newly Qualified Solicitor level experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Technical competence and commercial awareness
• Clear communication with clients, agents, surveyors and colleagues
• Ability to resolve property issues efficiently and cost effectively
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
• Strong work ethic and long-term development mindset

• Clear communication and client liaison
• Strong organisational skills
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• Property transactions drafting and negotiation
• Title analysis and reporting
• Drafting leases, sale contracts, transfer deeds, options and overage

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