Associate – Construction – Cardiff – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (DOE)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Associate to join its respected Cardiff team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of construction disputes, with scope to take on non contentious and advisory work if of interest. You’ll be joining a supportive, ambitious team with access to high quality national and international work.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious construction, building and engineering disputes
• Advising clients on practical, cost effective solutions across all stages of dispute resolution
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and key legal documents
• Handling complex regulatory and procedural issues with strong attention to detail
• Supporting other practice areas where relevant, including professional indemnity matters
• Contributing to business development through seminars, articles and client events
• Working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver high quality advice

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

• 2+ years PQE in construction disputes or commercial litigation with an interest in construction
• Strong technical ability and willingness to develop specialist construction expertise
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Confidence managing contentious matters independently
• Strong communication and client handling skills
• A proactive, team focused approach
• Interest in business development and raising the profile of the team

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and performance based bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Enhanced parental leave
• Supportive team culture with clear development pathways

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.