Associate - Construction - Cardiff - 2+ Years PQE

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.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*