Senior Associate Real Estate Litigation, Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will handle high-profile property disputes within a Band 1 ranked Real Estate Litigation team in Cardiff. You will advise on contentious portfolio issues, support developers and investors, and manage a personal caseload with senior guidance. You’ll build client relationships through in-person engagement and contribute to marketing and cross-practice collaboration. The position offers hybrid working, international exposure, and a structured path for career development in a leading international firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Structured career development
• Flexible, agile, and remote working options
• Private healthcare and wellness support
• Retirement planning and insurance benefits
• Opportunities for international exposure
• Pro bono and community engagement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Advise on property-related disputes and contentious portfolio issues
• Manage own caseload with support from senior team members
• Develop and maintain client relationships through regular in-person engagement
• Support owners, developers, investors, and end users in development projects
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives
• Collaborate across practice groups and jurisdictions

Key requirements

• 3-6 years’ post-qualification experience in property litigation
• Strong technical legal skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent academic background
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Client-focused approach and strong communication skills
• Good understanding of real estate markets and how they operate

• Client-focused communication
• Relationship building
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Property litigation
• Real estate market knowledge
• Case management under tight deadlines

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