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

How to Apply

Olivia Reed