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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

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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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