Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial - Cardiff - 7+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £60,000 to £85,000
A leading commercial law firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate with 7+ years' post qualification experience to join its highly regarded Commercial team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work with major UK businesses, contribute to a nationally recognised practice, and play a key role in the team's continued growth.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a broad and high quality caseload of commercial work, including:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
- Advising clients on commercial law, IP, data protection, and e commerce
- Delivering training and presentations to clients and internal teams
- Supporting corporate transactions with commercial, IP, and IT expertise
- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide strategic legal input
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 7+ years PQE in commercial law
- Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
- Excellent drafting, communication, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
- A client focused approach and commitment to high professional standards
- Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development
Benefits
- A high performing, supportive team environment
- Opportunities to work with leading businesses and in house legal teams
- Ongoing training and development
- A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence
- Modern city centre offices with excellent facilities, including an onsite chef
Additional Benefits
- Hybrid working and a flexible approach to hours
- Health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme
- Free yoga sessions, subsidised chiropractor visits, and regular wellbeing initiatives
- Competitive salary and generous referral scheme
- Enhanced annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Twice yearly promotion opportunities for lawyers
- Ongoing internal recognition programmes
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:
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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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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Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial - Cardiff - 7+ Yrs PQE in Wales employer: Chadwick Nott
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