Associate – Commercial Litigation – 2+ Years PQE – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Associate to join our Commercial Litigation team. You will handle a broad range of contentious matters for public and private sector clients, in a busy and supportive environment.

The role requires 2+ years PQE in commercial litigation, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Hybrid working is available with office attendance 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial litigation with a focus on disputes and related matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience advising on procurement issues is advantageous.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil disputes including contracts and IP.
• Advise on procurement challenges, scoring methodologies and limitations where applicable.
• Provide clear, strategic, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Support the wider Commercial Litigation Group as required.
• Contribute to practice development through articles and networking.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and high client care standards.
• Participate in hybrid working arrangements, attending office 2-3 days per week.

Skills

Commercial litigation expertise

Procurement advice

Client relationship skills

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ PQE

Job description

Associate - Commercial Litigation - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Commercial Litigation Associate (2+ PQE) to join a busy and growing team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, handling a broad range of contentious matters for both public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil disputes, including contractual claims, judicial reviews, intellectual property disputes, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes and professional negligence matters
• Advise on procurement challenges, including evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies and limitation issues (experience beneficial but not essential)
• Provide clear, strategic and commercially focused advice to a wide range of clients
• Support the wider Commercial Litigation Group as required
• Contribute to practice development through writing articles, attending networking events and building your market profile
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and maintain high standards of client care
• Participate in hybrid working arrangements, typically attending the office 2-3 days per week depending on business need

About You

• Admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales with 2+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical expertise and intellectual ability within commercial litigation
• Experience advising on commercial disputes, including corporate disputes, is highly desirable
• Experience working on procurement challenges is advantageous but not essential
• Confident acting for a broad range of public and private sector clients
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide clear, practical solutions
• Strong communication skills and a relationship driven, approachable manner
• Highly organised, self motivated and able to take responsibility for your own matters
• A collaborative team player committed to maintaining up to date legal knowledge

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collegiate and high performing team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to high quality, complex and varied commercial litigation work
• The chance to build your profile in a respected and growing practice

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £65000 - £80000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,