Solicitor (Auctions) – Commercial Property – 2-3 Years PQE – Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
A modern, fast growing law firm in Wales is seeking a Solicitor to join its specialist Auctions team within the wider Commercial Property department. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of auction property matters, acting for private individuals, investors, housing associations, and corporate clients, while supporting senior lawyers on complex and high value transactions.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of auction-related property matters, including:
- Residential and commercial auction transactions
- Preparing comprehensive auction legal packs, including title documents, searches, leases, special conditions, and planning papers
- Advising clients on legal risks associated with auction sales and purchases, including restrictive covenants, easements, overage, and complex title issues
- Handling pre auction enquiries and liaising with estate agents, auction houses, surveyors, and clients
- Managing post auction processes, including contract completion, deposits, and registration formalities
- Acting on the sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold properties, including investment properties and those subject to tenancies
- Advising on repossessions, probate sales, and properties sold by mortgagees in possession or public bodies
- Working on high value and portfolio auction transactions
- Liaising with lenders on secured lending matters involving auction properties
- Supporting Commercial and Residential Property teams with technical auction related advice
- Maintaining accurate records using a Case Management System
- Ensuring deadlines are met within the fast paced auction environment
- Staying up to date with auction and property law developments
- Supporting departmental objectives and business development initiatives
- Managing a small team of legal assistants
- Maintaining strict client and firm confidentiality
Candidate Requirements
- 2-3 years PQE preferred (but not essential)
- Strong experience in property law, ideally with exposure to auction transactions
- Thorough understanding of the auction process and its legal complexities
- Experience handling complex conveyancing matters, including unregistered land, adverse possession, and tight deadlines
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem solving skills
- Excellent client facing skills and a proactive, solution focused approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Case Management Systems and legal technology
- Ability to support business development and build client relationships
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Strong IT literacy, numeracy, and organisational skills
- A collaborative, team oriented mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Minimum 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional personal day, birthday leave, and a discretionary paid day over Christmas
- Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Strong focus on professional growth and development
- Milestone recognition and awards
- Opportunities to attend networking, corporate, and charity events
- Refer a Friend reward scheme
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic or enhanced DBS check depending on the role. Employment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure, and applicants will be asked to declare any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.
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.
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