Solicitor – Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Cardiff – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (DOE, above market)

A respected and growing law firm is seeking a Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE to join its expanding team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and stimulating caseload within a supportive, ambitious department that is continuing to build its profile across Wales and the wider region.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a broad caseload of commercial and civil disputes, including:

• Contractual disputes
• Property and boundary litigation
• Leasehold and landlord/tenant disputes
• Professional negligence
• Contested probate matters
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Handling small claims, fast track, intermediate track and multi track matters
• Advising clients through all stages of dispute resolution — pre action, negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and key legal documents
• Representing clients in court and alternative dispute resolution forums

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

• 3+ years PQE in litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent drafting ability and attention to detail
• Experience managing a full caseload of pre litigated and litigated matters
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills
• A proactive, team focused approach
• Enthusiasm for business development, networking and raising the department’s profile

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Salary above market rate (dependent on experience)
• Performance based bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• A supportive, collaborative working environment

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.