Property Development Solicitor - 5-8 PQE - Cardiff

Property Development Solicitor - 5-8 PQE - Cardiff

Location: Cardiff (hybrid working up to 2 days per week after probation)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading regional practice is seeking an experienced Property Development Solicitor (5-8 PQE) to join its established and growing Property team in Cardiff. This role is ideal for a solicitor with strong development experience who can work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, high performing team advising private and public sector developers and funders.

The Role

• Acting on land acquisitions via options, conditional contracts and package deals
• Advising on conditional agreements for lease for pre lets
• Managing site assembly work, including planning and adoption agreements, wayleaves and substation transfers
• Assisting with construction documentation where required
• Advising on development funder requirements when acting for borrowers
• Conducting full development due diligence when acting for funders
• Handling onward disposals of completed units and investment sales

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5-8 years' PQE
• Strong experience in property development work
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong drafting skills for acquisition and disposal documentation
• Experience managing developments across their lifecycle

Skills & Attributes:

• Clear, concise and commercially focused advice delivery
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Professional, organised and calm under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience supervising junior fee earners
• Business development experience

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (option to add family members)
• 5% pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Company sick pay (up to 4 weeks per year)
• Ride to Work scheme
• Opportunity to learn Welsh during working hours
• Gym discount scheme
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Progressive family leave policies
• Hybrid working after probation

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

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