Commercial Senior Associate Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal practice as a Senior Associate in Commercial Law, where creativity and collaboration are valued. This role allows you to engage with a diverse range of clients, offering expert advice on complex legal matters, including contracts, intellectual property, and data protection. You will thrive in an inclusive culture that promotes career growth and personal development. Enjoy flexible working, health and wellbeing programs, and a competitive benefits package, including a strong pension plan and enhanced leave options. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Career Development Pathways

Strong Pension Plan

Health Coverage

Life Assurance

Enhanced Leave Options

Free Lunches

Onsite Wellness Services

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE in commercial law with strong IP and data protection expertise.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts.
• Advise clients on intellectual property and data protection matters.

Skills

Commercial Law Expertise

Intellectual Property Knowledge

Data Protection Compliance

Drafting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Law

Cardiff/Hybrid

International Law Firm

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal practice that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Dedicated to providing exceptional legal solutions, we foster an inclusive and innovative culture where employees can thrive and grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our clients established and growing Commercial Law team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from drafting and negotiating contracts to advising clients on strategic and complex legal matters. You will engage with a broad spectrum of clients, including SMEs, large corporations, and public sector organisations, providing expert advice on areas such as intellectual property, data protection, and compliance.

As a Senior Associate, you will:

1. Lead on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
2. Provide expert advice on intellectual property matters, including licensing and assignments.
3. Support mergers and acquisitions by conducting commercial due diligence.
4. Advise clients on data protection and privacy compliance.
5. Collaborate with corporate and finance teams to ensure seamless delivery of client projects.
6. Manage client relationships, providing strategic counsel and practical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. A qualification as a solicitor with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law.
2. Proven expertise in intellectual property and data protection.
3. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
4. A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
5. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

What's on offer for you as a Commercial Solicitor

This role will offer flexible working to suit your lifestyle, health and wellbeing programs, and clear career development pathways with twice-yearly promotion opportunities. This firm offers competitive benefits including a strong pension plan, health coverage, life assurance, and enhanced leave options. Enjoy perks like free lunches, onsite wellness services, and regular social events.

If you are interested in applying or know someone who'd be a great fit for the role, get in touch with Nicole Smith today.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.