Commercial Litigation Associate

Commercial Litigation Solicitor (2-4 PQE)Cardiff Top Tier Law Firm From £60,000+

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a top tier law firm in Cardiff, recognised for its high-quality work, collaborative culture, and strong presence across both the private and public sectors.

This role sits within a well-established and highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, offering exposure to a broad and interesting caseload, as well as the opportunity to work alongside experienced senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters.

What you will be doing as a Commercial Litigation Associate

You will work on a diverse range of disputes, including:

• General commercial litigation and contractual disputes
• Complex, high-value and multi-party matters
• International arbitration
• Regulatory investigations and proceedings
• Contentious matters within specialist sectors such as Education

You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to:

• Public sector and regulatory advisory work
• Sensitive and high-profile matters requiring detailed investigation
• Cross-team collaboration on specialist issues (e.g. data protection, discrimination, and governance)

This is a varied role offering a strong mix of hands-on responsibility and support from senior team members, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop their technical expertise and client exposure.

The experience you will have as a Commercial Litigation Associate:

Qualified Solicitor with circa 2-4 years' PQE (strong NQs will also be considered)

• Experience in commercial litigation/dispute resolution
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision
• A proactive and collaborative approach

What you will get as a Commercial Litigation Associate:

This firm offers an outstanding platform for career development, including:

• High-quality, complex and often high-profile work
• Exposure to both domestic and international matters
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression pathways and strong mentoring from senior lawyers
• Opportunities to get involved in business development, networking, and professional organisations

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from £60,000+
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension scheme
• Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
• Access to high-quality training and development programmes

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a leading firm in Cardiff, working on top-tier matters while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Disputes 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 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 opportunities.