Associate / Senior Associate – Agriculture & Estates – Cardiff – 4–8 years PQE
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Agriculture & Estates team in Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow transactional work within a nationally recognised practice, supported by a collaborative team across contentious and non-contentious matters.

The Role
You’ll advise on a broad range of agricultural and estates matters, including:

• Sales, purchases, and mortgages
• Estate management and agricultural tenancies
• Tax and succession planning
• Conservation and natural capital projects
• Biodiversity Net Gain agreements

You’ll also:

• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge
• Collaborate across the wider team
• Engage in business development and referral opportunities

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• 4–8 years PQE
• Experience in agricultural law or broader property work
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively
• Commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Ambition, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme
• International secondments (0–5 PQE)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership contribution and flu vaccinations
• Access to wellbeing and perks platforms

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.