Commercial Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Commercial Solicitor to support commercial clients with a focus on contract management. The role, based in Cardiff with hybrid working, requires expertise in commercial contracts including SaaS and distribution agreements. Competitive benefits include a supportive culture, career growth opportunities, and exposure to high-quality work across various sectors. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong contract knowledge and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Parking

Training and leadership opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Group-wide social events

Qualifications

• Ready to take on responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Some positions allow for more autonomy.
• Comfortable managing own workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of retained commercial clients.
• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Provide joined-up advisory support across teams.

Skills

Excellent general commercial contract knowledge

Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision

Experience with SaaS/cloud contracts

Experience with software licenses

Experience with distribution agreements

Experience with consulting agreements

Experience supervising juniors

Ability to draft clear documents

Job description

Commercial Solicitor

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Dependant on experience

Yolk Legal are excited to be partnering with a fast‑growing, multi‑disciplinary group that brings together legal, corporate finance, tax, and strategic communications under one roof. Known for supporting clients through complex transactions, growth initiatives, and day-to‑day commercial challenges, the business has recently completed a major acquisition, marking an exciting period of expansion and investment.

The legal team has a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building long‑term client relationships across sectors including technology, SaaS, manufacturing, distribution, education, and professional services. Working on a predominantly retainer‑based model, the team provides strategic, hands‑on support to clients on an ongoing basis.

Following this expansion, the group is now looking to strengthen its commercial team with key hires who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment.

What you will be doing as a Commercial Solicitor:

• Supporting a portfolio of retained commercial clients
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
• Working with colleagues across legal, finance, and tax to provide joined‑up advisory support when required
• Producing clear, concise documents including risk reports, contract summaries, drafting templates and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Managing deadlines across multiple matters simultaneously
• Supporting wider commercial initiatives and business development where appropriate

The experience you will have as a Commercial Solicitor:

• Excellent general commercial contract knowledge
• Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision
• Some experience supervising juniors is advantageous
• Ready to "hit the ground running"
• One of these positions offers slightly more autonomy, ideal for someone comfortable managing their own workload independently

Experience drafting and negotiating in any of the below is essential:

• SaaS/cloud contracts
• Software licences
• Distribution, reseller, and supply agreements
• Sale of goods/services
• Consultancy and franchise agreements

What You'll Get:

• High‑quality work: Exposure to top‑tier commercial matters across tech, SaaS, distribution, and strategic client projects.
• Career growth: Clear progression paths, training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive culture: Hybrid working (1‑2 days WFH), collaborative team environment, and group‑wide social events.
• Competitive benefits: Competitive salary, 25+ days holiday + bank holidays, and parking.
• Unique environment: Work alongside corporate finance, tax, and communications experts for a 360° advisory experience.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Commercial Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV.

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. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities