Corporate Solicitor

Blake Morgan LLP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private healthcare

Job summary

Blake Morgan LLP in Cardiff is seeking a Corporate Solicitor at NQ-2 PQE to join our respected team. You will handle high-quality corporate transactions for an impressive client base, with early client contact and support to progress your career.

The role is based from One Central Square with a hybrid pattern (2 days remote) and flexible office presence as needed to meet business demands.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with corporate experience gained at a recognised regional or London firm.
• Experience with private company M&A, private equity and venture capital is preferred.
• Strong drafting and commercial mind-set are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate matters, including private company M&A and VC work.
• Manage and deliver corporate transactions from instruction to completion under supervision.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Commercial acumen

Client relationship

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor at NQ-2 PQE to join our highly respected Cardiff team. The position represents an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career with a Tier-1 ranked team, built on high-quality corporate transactions for an impressive client base. From the outset you will be involved in challenging technical work and be given every resource and support needed to progress your career.

Based from our offices at One Central Square, you'll become an intrinsic part of our friendly and highly respected team – working in partnership with your Corporate colleagues in London, Thames Valley and Southampton. We operate flexible working practices which typically involve 3 days per week in the office according to business need.

Typical Workload

The position offers the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters and to work directly with clients from the outset under the guidance of senior fee earners. You will have experience of, and typically be involved in the following:

• Private company M&A (including cross-border transactions)
• Private equity and venture capital
• General corporate advisory matters
• Joint Ventures
• Group restructurings

Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will assist with the management and delivery of corporate transactions from instruction through to completion. You will liaise with clients, advisers and other third parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently. You will contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen existing client relationships.

The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

Essential requirements

You should have relevant Corporate law experience gained with a recognised regional or London commercial firm. If an NQ candidate, experience gained during at least one Corporate seat.

Personal qualities we seek

• A strong academic record
• Strong legal drafting and a good technical grounding
• Polished interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent commercial acumen and relationship building skills
• A commitment to exceptional client service
• A proactive style and ability to act on your own initiative
• A collaborative and team-playing approach

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Corporate Solicitor

Company: Blake Morgan LLP

Salary: Competitive + 26 days holiday & private healthcare

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cardiff, CF10 1FS

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor at NQ-2 PQE to join our highly respected Cardiff team. The position represents an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career with a Tier-1 ranked team, built on high-quality corporate transactions for an impressive client base. From the outset you will be involved in challenging technical work and be given every resource and support needed to progress your career.

Based from our offices at One Central Square, you'll become an intrinsic part of our friendly and highly respected team – working in partnership with your Corporate colleagues in London, Thames Valley and Southampton. We operate flexible working practices which typically involve 3 days per week in the office according to business need.

Typical Workload

The position offers the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters and to work directly with clients from the outset under the guidance of senior fee earners. You will have experience of, and typically be involved in the following:

Private company M&A (including cross-border transactions)

Private equity and venture capital

General corporate advisory matters

Joint Ventures

Group restructurings

Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will assist with the management and delivery of corporate transactions from instruction through to completion. You will liaise with clients, advisers and other third parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently. You will contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen existing client relationships.

The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

Essential requirements

You should have relevant Corporate law experience gained with a recognised regional or London commercial firm. If an NQ candidate, experience gained during at least one Corporate seat.

Personal qualities we seek include:A strong academic recordStrong legal drafting and a good technical groundingPolished interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levelsExcellent commercial acumen and relationship building skillsA commitment to exceptional client serviceA proactive style and ability to act on your own initiativeA collaborative and team-playing approach

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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