Contract & Commercial Solicitor – Hybrid/Remote Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave benefits

Health cash plan

Dress for Your Day

Career development

Job summary

Chadwick Nott, on behalf of a national law firm, seeks a Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join the Contract & Commercial Litigation team in Cardiff. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid or fully remote options and a salary in the £40,000 to £55,000 range.

You will handle a varied civil and commercial caseload, including contract disputes and misrepresentation, advise for Claimants and Defendants, and work with senior lawyers in a supportive, development-focused environment.

Qualifications

• PQE experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Strong experience advising on contract-based disputes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence managing own caseload.
• Experience with insurer-funded clients (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Handle contract disputes arising from sale of goods and services.
• Advise on commercial and consumer contract claims.
• Manage misrepresentation and professional negligence claims.
• Handle construction and building contract disputes.
• Work on fast, intermediate and multi-track matters.
• Act for Claimants and Defendants.
• Liaise with clients by phone and in person.
• Progress files using the firm’s case management system.
• Manage billing and invoicing.

Skills

Contract litigation

Communication skills

Caseload management

IT skills

Insurance experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Solicitor route (LLB/CILEx)

FCILEx route

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Chadwick Nott, on behalf of a national law firm, seeks a Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join the Contract & Commercial Litigation team in Cardiff. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid or fully remote options and a salary in the £40,000 to £55,000 range.

You will handle a varied civil and commercial caseload, including contract disputes and misrepresentation, advise for Claimants and Defendants, and work with senior lawyers in a supportive, development-focused environment.