Location: Cardiff
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on PQE and experience
An established and growing law firm is seeking a corporate & commercial solicitor to join its Corporate & Commercial team. This role offers a high-quality and varied workload, ideal for lawyers who enjoy combining technical excellence with meaningful client interaction and who are keen to take greater ownership of their matters and client relationships.
The successful candidate will bring a strong mix of experience across mergers & acquisitions, corporate structuring, commercial contracts and intellectual property, and will be confident advising clients directly while supporting more complex transactions alongside senior colleagues.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to corporate/commercial lawyers looking to develop longer-term client relationships, increase responsibility, and play a visible role in the ongoing growth of a busy and collaborative practice.
The Role
The position involves a broad range of corporate and commercial work, including:
Corporate:
Advising on mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset purchases and disposals
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation
Supporting corporate restructurings, reorganisations, joint ventures and demergers
Preparing and advising on shareholder agreements, investment agreements and articles of association
Commercial:
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply, services, distribution, agency and standard terms
Advising on intellectual property matters, including licensing, confidentiality and collaboration agreements
Providing day-to-day commercial advice across multiple sectors
Client & Practice Development:
Acting as a trusted day-to-day adviser for clients, delivering clear and pragmatic advice
Playing an active role in developing and maintaining client relationships
Supporting and contributing to business development initiatives and profile-raising activity
Working closely with colleagues across disciplines to deliver joined-up client service
Supervising or supporting junior lawyers where appropriate
About You
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
Approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience (candidates outside this range with relevant experience will be considered)
Solid experience in corporate and commercial law, with demonstrable involvement in:
M&A transactions
Corporate governance and structuring
Commercial contracts and IP matters
Comfortable running matters independently with appropriate support
Technical & Commercial Skills:
Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Commercially aware with a genuine interest in understanding clients' businesses
Able to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Experience acting for charities or third-sector organisations is advantageous
Communication & Personal Attributes:
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Able to explain technical legal issues in a clear, practical and client-friendly manner
Organised, proactive and solutions-focused
Collaborative, professional and calm, with strong judgment and discretion
Desirable
Ability to speak or understand Welsh (not essential)
Experience supervising junior fee-earners or contributing to team development
Interest or experience in business development and networking
This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate & commercial solicitor seeking a role that offers real responsibility, varied work and the chance to further develop client relationships within a supportive and ambitious team.
Candidates who meet the above criteria who would like a confidential chat about this role should call (phone number removed) or email
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year