Solicitor - Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Cardiff - 3+ PQE

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.

*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.*