Senior Commercial Lawyer

JMC Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal recruitment agency seeks a Senior Commercial Lawyer in Cardiff to lead on complex commercial matters. You'll work with a national client base, contribute to corporate deals, and enjoy a supportive culture with hybrid work options. Ideal for candidates with 7+ years of experience who are ready for a new challenge.

Benefits

National client base

Ownership and practice development

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in commercial law.
• Strong technical foundation in commercial matters.
• Ability to deliver training to clients.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on IP, data protection, and digital matters.
• Supporting corporate deals with commercial and tech input.
• Collaborating across the firm to provide joined-up advice.

Skills

Handling complex commercial work

Advising clients directly

Collaborative approach

Commercial mindset

Job description

Senior Commercial Lawyer - National Firm, Cardiff

Join a well-respected and growing commercial team advising household names across the UK.
A great opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to step into a key role within one of Wales' most established commercial practices. Based in Cardiff, the team is known for its deep client relationships, high-quality work, and collaborative culture - and is continuing to build out its national profile.

You'll be joining at an exciting time, helping to shape the team's growth and working closely with major businesses and in-house legal functions across a wide range of sectors.

The role

You'll be trusted to lead on a broad mix of matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising on IP, data protection, and digital matters
• Supporting corporate deals with commercial and tech input
• Delivering training to clients and colleagues
• Collaborating across the firm to deliver joined-up advice

What you'll bring

With 7+ years' PQE under your belt, you'll be confident handling complex commercial work and advising clients directly. You'll have a strong technical base, a commercial mindset, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

What's in it for you

• A national client base and high-quality, varied work
• The freedom to take ownership and develop your practice
• A team that values ideas, initiative, and trust
• A genuinely supportive culture, with hybrid working as standard

If you're looking for a new challenge in a team that's ambitious but down-to-earth, this is well worth a look.

Reach out for a confidential chat - or apply now.