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Property Litigation Principal Associate – South Glamorgan

Property Litigation Principal Associate in South Glamorgan. Salary on offer: From £65,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

From £65,000

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage a varied caseload of land, property, and environmental disputes.

  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to diverse clients, including private individuals and corporate entities.

  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals.

  • Ensure high technical legal standards and assist in developing internal processes.

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and external referrers.

  • Contribute to business development through training, articles, and public speaking.

  • Collaborate with senior management to identify new service opportunities.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with substantial PQE in litigation or property disputes.

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly grasp complex practice areas.

  • Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members.

  • Clear communicator with strong commercial acumen.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

  • Interest in property, land, environmental issues, or the built environment.

What's on Offer

  • £65,000 salary, dependent on experience.

  • Opportunity to work directly with the Founder and Managing Partner.

  • Involvement in high-quality, nationally relevant legal matters.

  • Clear career progression as the firm expands.

  • Support for profile building through writing and speaking engagements.

  • Collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and work-life balance.

Why This Role

Engage in a high-visibility position with significant influence over the firm's direction, working on unusual and highly technical legal matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

As specialist recruiters, we bypass standard HR portals and introduce you directly to the hiring partners. We advocate for your salary expectations, ensure your CV highlights exactly what the firm is looking for, and handle all negotiation—all completely free of charge to you.

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Role Summary

Salary

From £65,000

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — South Glamorgan

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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