Associate – Real Estate Litigation (1-3 PQE) – Cardiff

Overview

In this Associate role you will manage your own property disputes caseload within a top-ranked Real Estate Litigation team. You will advise clients across the development lifecycle and work closely with developers, investors, and asset managers to protect portfolios. The role emphasizes client-facing collaboration, business development, and contributing to a high-performing, supportive culture. You will tackle nationwide disputes and landmark development matters, shaping real estate outcomes. This is a meaningful step for a junior litigator looking to grow in a prestigious, inclusive firm environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working options
• structured career development and mentoring
• healthcare
• dental
• wellness support
• market leading salary

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of property disputes and contentious asset management matters
• Advise clients through the development lifecycle from acquisition to enforcement
• Collaborate closely with clients to build trusted relationships
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives
• Work with a Legal 500 Band 1-ranked team and leverage project management tools

Key requirements

• 1-3 years’ PQE in property litigation
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Commercial awareness and understanding of real estate markets
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with clients
• Proactive, client-focused mindset

• client-focused mindset
• strong communication
• relationship-building
• property litigation
• drafting
• case management

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