Corporate & Commercial Associate/Senior Associate

Corporate & Commercial Associate / Senior Associate
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 .