Commercial Property Solicitor – Real Estate – Cardiff – 1-5 PQE

Overview

In this role you support a busy Real Estate team in Cardiff, handling high-quality commercial property matters for a diverse client base. You will work with senior fee earners, manage your own matters, and contribute to business development while delivering excellent client service. The position offers hybrid working, a strong development path, and exposure to both public and private sector work. You join a collaborative, ambitious team focused on client outcomes and sector growth.

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

• Supporting/leading on purchases, sales and acquisitions
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases, licences, transfers, deeds and related docs
• Advising on mixed-use development matters
• Undertaking due diligence incl. title review, enquiries and searches
• Liaising with clients, counterpart solicitors and third-party professionals
• Obtaining indemnity insurance quotes and liaising with brokers
• Conducting legal research and preparing reports
• Attending client meetings and all-party discussions
• Participating in business development and 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 and a commercial approach
• Excellent communication skills with the ability 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
• interpersonal skills
• collaboration
• leases and licences drafting
• due diligence and title review
• commercial property transactions

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