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
The firm offers:

• 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 include:

• 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: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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.