Capital Law Ltd
Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial
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Senior Commercial Lawyer – Cardiff or London
Join one of Wales’ largest commercial legal teams. We are proud of our reputation for delivering expert legal solutions to major businesses across the UK.
We’re now looking for a talented Senior Commercial Lawyer (based in Cardiff or London) to help us grow our national presence and continue delivering exceptional service to our clients.
About the Role
As a key member of our Commercial team, you’ll:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Advise clients on commercial law, IP, data protection, and e-commerce.
- Deliver training and presentations to clients and internal teams.
- Support corporate transactions with expertise in commercial, IP, and IT matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to provide strategic legal input.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of expert commercial advice across a broad range of industries.
- Special emphasis on high-value transactions, including property, outsourcing, licensing, and joint ventures.
- Contribution to the team’s ongoing thought leadership and development of new service offerings.
- Active engagement in public-facing projects, including presentations and client workshops.
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Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 7+ years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in commercial law.
- Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness within relevant sectors.
- Exceptional communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
- A client-focused mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to professional development and upholding high ethical standards.
What We Offer
Flexible Work Approach
- Balanced working hours with a hybrid model (office/home flexibility).
- Trust in employees to manage workload effectively.
Health & Wellbeing
- Health cash plan, life assurance, and company pension scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme, free yoga sessions, and subsidised chiropractor visits.
- Regular wellbeing initiatives and employer-supported activities.
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Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous recruitment referral scheme.
- Surplus of annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Twice-yearly promotion opportunities for lawyers within a progressive salary structure.
- Recognised achievements through regular internal reward schemes.
Working Environment
- Modern city-centre offices with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Onsite chef available in the Cardiff office for team lunches.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Capital Law operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. Unsubmitted CVs from unaffiliated agencies are declined without fee obligations. Direct contact may be made with candidates inaccurately sourced externally.
Capital Law is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering inclusion.
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