At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide transaction-handling and advisory services in real estate across various sectors.
- Company: Join a reputable real estate team known for its work with major clients like Land Securities and HSBC.
- Benefits: Enjoy a health cash plan, life assurance, and flexible working hours through a hybrid model.
- Other info: Regular travel to London and Cardiff is expected for client and colleague meetings.
- Why this job: This role offers leadership opportunities and the chance to work with top-tier clients in real estate.
- Qualifications: Requires 5-7+ years post-qualification experience in commercial property law and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our real estate team is known for its reputation among major developers, occupiers and investors and across the energy, living and education sectors. Recognised as having an established regional general real‑estate practice with a growing national presence, our expertise is broad and varied, covering contentious and non‑contentious aspects of real estate, construction and built‑environment projects. We act for leaders in their field, including Land Securities, Shaw Healthcare, Associated British Ports, Panasonic, Ascona Group, University of South Wales, Development Bank of Wales, HSBC and Bridgend College to name a few.
We’re looking for a highly experienced and dedicated real‑estate lawyer who will provide a variety of transaction‑handling and advisory services to clients operating in a range of sectors.
What are we looking for?
- Between 5 and 7+ years post‑qualification experience of commercial property law.
- Understanding the importance of client relationships and experience of creating, or strengthening, client relationships.
- Technical competence and commercial awareness.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, clear written presentation, strong organisational skills, good time management, good initiative and problem‑solving skills.
- Team‑focused with a flexible and collaborative approach to working with others, as well as independently.
- A strong client‑focused approach with plenty of drive and enthusiasm to help us provide an excellent client service.
- Leadership qualities – leads by example (role model), leading/managing/developing colleagues & teams.
- To travel regularly to London and Cardiff to visit clients and colleagues.
In return, we offer:
- Flexible approach to work.
- A balanced approach to working hours, with the ability to work between home and the office as required through our hybrid working model.
- Health cash plan, life assurance and pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free yoga sessions, subsidised chiropractor visits and regular wellbeing initiatives.
- Competitive salary, generous recruitment referral scheme, enhanced annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, twice‑yearly promotion opportunities for lawyers, and ongoing internal recognition.
- Modern city‑centre offices with excellent facilities, including an onsite chef in our Cardiff office.
We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly – regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination.
Senior/Principal Associate - Real Estate in Cardiff employer: Capital-Law-1
The company boasts modern city-centre offices in Cardiff with excellent facilities, including an onsite chef. They offer a balanced approach to working hours and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
