Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Opportunities for autonomy and development

Job summary

A national law firm is looking for a Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their expanding Cardiff team. This role offers a chance to handle high-quality work, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and strategic projects. Ideal candidates will have strong transactional experience and a collaborative mindset, with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive atmosphere. The firm values autonomy and diversity, fostering a positive culture for all employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong transactional experience and the confidence to manage matters.
• A commercial mindset with clear client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle corporate governance and tax restructuring.
• Work on shareholder arrangements and strategic corporate projects.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Corporate governance

Transactional experience

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Cardiff

A growing national Corporate team is strengthening its Cardiff presence and is looking for a driven Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join them at an exciting point in their expansion. If you want high quality work, real progression, and the chance to help shape a developing office, this role offers exactly that.

This Corporate team is known for delivering clear, commercial, and practical advice across the full spectrum of corporate work. With a strong national footprint and increasing demand in Wales, the Cardiff team is taking on more strategic projects and high value transactions than ever. Their client base is broad and diverse, including international organisations, PLCs, SMEs, high growth companies, and technology led businesses. Clients value the team's ability to cut through complexity and provide solutions that genuinely support commercial goals.

The work is varied, fast paced, and intellectually engaging which is ideal for someone who wants to broaden their experience while developing deeper specialisms.

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Disposals and investments
• Corporate and tax restructuring and simplifications
• Corporate governance
• Private equity
• Equity capital markets
• Shareholder arrangements
• Strategic corporate projects
• Venture, growth, and development capital
• Employee ownership trusts

About You

• 3+ years' PQE + in Corporate law
• Strong transactional experience and the confidence to manage matters with appropriate support
• A commercial mindset and the ability to communicate clearly with clients
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing office
• Ambition to develop your career within a forward thinking, nationally connected Corporate practice

Why Join

• A Cardiff office with real momentum and strategic investment
• Access to high quality national work while being part of a close knit local team
• Genuine opportunities to build your own profile and client relationships
• A supportive culture that values autonomy, development, and collaboration

If you\'re a Corporate Solicitor looking for a role that combines high quality work with the energy of a growing Cardiff team, this opportunity offers the platform to take your career forward.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*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.*