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Commercial Solicitor
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Dependant on experience
Yolk Legal are excited to be partnering with a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary group that brings together legal, corporate finance, tax, and strategic communications under one roof. Known for supporting clients through complex transactions, growth initiatives, and day-to-day commercial challenges, the business has recently completed a major acquisition, marking an exciting period of expansion and investment.
The legal team has a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building long-term client relationships across sectors including technology, SaaS, manufacturing, distribution, education, and professional services. Working on a predominantly retainer-based model, the team provides strategic, hands-on support to clients on an ongoing basis.
Following this expansion, the group is now looking to strengthen its commercial team with key hires who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
What you will be doing as a Commercial Solicitor:
Supporting a portfolio of retained commercial clients
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
Working with colleagues across legal, finance, and tax to provide joined-up advisory support when required
Producing clear, concise documents including risk reports, contract summaries, drafting templates and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Managing deadlines across multiple matters simultaneously
Supporting wider commercial initiatives and business development where appropriateThe experience you will have as a Commercial Solicitor:
Excellent general commercial contract knowledge
Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision
Some experience supervising juniors is advantageous
Ready to "hit the ground running"
One of these positions offers slightly more autonomy, ideal for someone comfortable managing their own workload independently.Experience drafting and negotiating in any of the below is essential:
SaaS/cloud contracts
Software licences
Distribution, reseller, and supply agreements
Sale of goods/services
Consultancy and franchise agreementsWhat You'll Get:
High-quality work: Exposure to top-tier commercial matters across tech, SaaS, distribution, and strategic client projects.
Career growth: Clear progression paths, training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Supportive culture: Hybrid working (1 - 2 days WFH), collaborative team environment, and group-wide social events.
Competitive benefits: Competitive salary, 25+ days holiday + bank holidays, and parking.
Unique environment: Work alongside corporate finance, tax, and communications experts for a 360° advisory experience.Are you up to the challenge?
If you're a Commercial Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunitiesDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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