Capital Law Ltd
Senior/Principal Associate - Real Estate
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The Real Estate Team
Our real estate team is known for its reputation among major developers, occupiers and investors and across the energy, living and education sectors. Recognised as having an established regional general real estate practice with a growing national presence. Our expertise is broad and varied, covering contentious and non-contentious aspects of real estate, construction and built environment projects. We act for leaders in their field, including Land Securities, Shaw Healthcare, Associated British Ports, Panasonic, Ascona Group, University of South Wales, Development Bank of Wales, HSBC and Bridgend College to name a few.
The Role
We’re looking for a highly experienced and dedicated real estate lawyer who will provide a variety of transaction-handling and advisory services to clients operating in a range of sectors.
What are we looking for?
- Between 5 and 7+ years post-qualification experience of commercial property law.
- Understanding the importance of client relationships and experience of creating, or strengthening, client relationships.
- Technical competent and commercial awareness.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, clear written presentation, strong organisational skills, good time management, good initiative, and problem-solving skills.
- Team-focused with a flexible and collaborative approach to working with others, as well as independently.
- A strong client focused approach with plenty of drive and enthusiasm to help us to provide an excellent client service.
- Leadership qualities - leads by example (role model), leading/managing/developing colleagues & teams.
- To travel regularly to London and Cardiff to visit clients and colleagues.
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Flexible approach to work
- A balanced approach to working hours, with the ability to work between home and the office as required through our hybrid working model.
Health and wellbeing
- Health cash plan, life assurance and pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free yoga sessions, subsidised chiropractor visits and regular wellbeing initiatives.
Excellent rewards and benefits
- Competitive salary, generous recruitment referral scheme, enhanced annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, twice‑yearly promotion opportunities for lawyers, and an ongoing internal recognition.
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A great location and working environment
- Modern city‑centre offices with excellent facilities, including an onsite chef in our Cardiff Office.
We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly — regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination.
Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Please note that Capital Law operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our current PSL. If a CV is submitted to us without prior agreement and outside of our current PSL, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly without incurring any agency fees.
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