Corporate Senior Associate - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff seeks an experienced Corporate Senior Associate to join its respected national firm. You'll handle high‑quality M&A and advisory work for owner‑managed and international clients.

The role offers a flexible hybrid model (three days in the office) and opportunities to mentor juniors, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the corporate practice. Candidates should have circa 6+ years PQE, strong technical expertise, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Approximately 6+ years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Experience gained within a recognised national, regional or highly respected boutique Corporate practice.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions.
• Proven interest or experience in business development and networking.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively as part of a wider team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Mergers & acquisitions and private equity transactions.
• Investments and funding matters.
• Joint ventures and corporate restructures.
• Shareholder agreements and general corporate governance.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Business development

Client relations

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate - Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join the Cardiff office of a highly regarded UK law firm. Recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers, this well‑established national firm has an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality legal advice to a diverse client base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career, working on high‑quality transactions while playing a key role in the continued growth of a successful corporate practice.

The Role

You’ll join a respected and ambitious Corporate team handling a broad range of transactional and advisory work for clients ranging from owner‑managed businesses to larger national and international organisations.

Your caseload will include:

• Mergers & acquisitions


• Private equity transactions


• Investments and funding matters


• Joint ventures


• Corporate restructures


• Shareholder agreements


• General corporate governance and advisory work

From day one, you’ll be trusted with complex, high‑value matters and have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the firm's wider Corporate teams nationally. Alongside technical work, you’ll play an active role in client relationship management, business development initiatives, mentoring junior lawyers and helping to drive the team's continued success.

The firm operates a flexible hybrid working model, typically involving three days per week in the office.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 6+ years' PQE in Corporate law


• Experience gained within a recognised national, regional or highly respected boutique Corporate practice


• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions


• Proven interest or experience in business development and networking


• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills


• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively as part of a wider team


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service

Why Join?

• Join a recognised national firm with a strong reputation in the corporate market


• Access to high‑quality M&A and transactional work from an established client base


• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team


• Genuine involvement in business development and practice growth


• Opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and colleagues across multiple offices


• Excellent investment in training, development and long‑term career progression

This role would suit an ambitious Corporate Solicitor who enjoys high‑quality transactional work, values client relationships and is looking to join a firm where they can make a genuine impact while advancing their career.

*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.*