Senior Associate - Commercial & Technology

Walker Lovell; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth UK law firm is seeking a qualified solicitor to lead high-value commercial and tech matters. You will own client relationships within fintech, SaaS, and digital sectors, and mentor junior team members. This role offers strategic involvement and a clear path to progression in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Strong base + performance-linked bonus

Genuine strategic involvement

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience advising across tech, SaaS, digital or regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-value commercial and tech matters.
• Own client relationships in growth sectors.
• Work cross-practice with specialists.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Client communication

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 4-7+ PQE

Job description

Own the deals. Lead the relationships. Shape the practice.

Join a growing Commercial & Tech team advising high-growth SaaS, fintech and digital innovators on complex, high-value matters with strategic autonomy and clear path to progression.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base + performance-linked bonus
• Genuine strategic involvement and client ownership
• Hybrid working with diary autonomy
• Structured career progression in a growing team

Why this business

This is a high-growth UK law firm with a standout reputation in commercial and technology law. Advising scale-ups, multinationals, and digital innovators, they enable clients to navigate complexity across data, platforms, SaaS, and regulated sectors. With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and growing client demand, this is a firm where senior lawyers gain visibility, influence, and the space to build something long-term.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and deliver high-value commercial and tech matters, from software licensing to complex procurement, JV and outsourcing deals
• Own client relationships in growth sectors such as fintech, SaaS, digital media, and medtech
• Work cross-practice with corporate, IP and regulatory specialists to deliver cohesive advice
• Mentor junior team members and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the practice

What you’ll bring

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 4-7+ PQE in commercial/technology law
• Experience advising across tech, SaaS, digital or regulated sectors
• Commercial mindset with clear, confident client communication
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior lawyers

Who this suits

You’re a commercially minded lawyer ready to take ownership of clients and matters in a firm that values autonomy and ambition. You thrive on collaborative problem solving, enjoy cross-functional exposure, and want the headroom to shape your next move - with progression clearly in sight.

If you’re open to exploring what a move could look like - message me here on LinkedIn or [e-mail]. A CV isn’t essential at this stage - let’s just start with a conversation.