Senior/Principal Associate

About The Role

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.

The Real Estate Team

The real estate team is known for its strong reputation among major developers, occupiers, and across energy, education, and public sector projects. Recognised as having an established regional general real estate practise 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.

What are we looking for?

• Between 5 and 7+ years post-qualification experience
• Extensive experience of practicing commercial property law.
• To understand the importance of client relationships and have experience of creating, or strengthening, client relationships.
• To be technically competent and commercially aware.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, clear written presentation, strong organisational skills, good time management, good initiative, and problem-solving ability.
• To be team-focused with a flexible and collaborative approach to working with others, but also able to work independently.
• A strong client focused approach with plenty of drive and enthusiasm to help us to 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 working

You will have the ability to work between home and the office as required.

Health and wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme, in-person yoga, subsidised on-site weekly chiropractor visits and regular wellbeing events.

Career development opportunities

We are a fast-growing and ambitious firm. We appreciate and value your ambition too. We offer a supportive career development programme, and promotion opportunities twice a year for our lawyers.

Excellent rewards and benefits

Competitive pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, comprehensive health plan, life assurance, option to buy/sell annual leave, recognition scheme, Chef onsite – free lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays, shower facilities onsite, regular social events, and lots more.

A great location and working environment

Cardiff is a fantastic place to live and work. Our office, in the city centre, is right in the middle of it all, yet only a short drive from some of the best of the Welsh countryside.

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.

Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.

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