Corporate Commercial Partner in Cardiff

Job description

Corporate/Commercial Partner/Head of Department

A dynamic, award-winning law firm with offices across South Wales is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven legal professional to lead its Corporate and Commercial Department as part of ongoing strategic growth.

This is a standout opportunity for a forward-thinking leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to take full ownership of a key department within a progressive and innovative firm.

The Role

The Head of Corporate & Commercial / Commercial Property will hold a pivotal strategic and operational position, responsible for setting the direction and overseeing the development of this core department. In addition to leading a team, the successful candidate will manage a caseload of corporate and commercial matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and expanding the Corporate and Commercial team, setting strategic goals and ensuring high standards of delivery

Managing a varied caseload including M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, restructures, commercial contracts and commercial property transactions

Driving business development and client acquisition across both local and national markets

Collaborating with the Managing Director and senior leadership team on firm-wide strategy and innovation

Mentoring junior solicitors and promoting a collaborative, performance-led culture

Representing the firm at key industry events, conferences and networking functions

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law and commercial property.

Essential criteria include:

A minimum of 8 years’ PQE in corporate/commercial legal practice

A proven record in leadership, business development and handling complex transactions

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially

Robust technical expertise across a wide range of corporate and commercial legal matters

Confidence and presence to engage with stakeholders at board level

Ability to work independently, maintaining consistent billing performance

Hybrid working available – arrangements to be agreed at interview

Willingness to travel to other regional offices as needed

Remuneration & Benefits

Starting salary from £100,000 per annum (highly negotiable depending on experience)

Performance-related bonus scheme, Hybrid and good benefits package.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking, award-winning firm. If you are a commercially driven legal professional looking to make a lasting impact and shape the future of a key department, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or contact Karen at TSR Legal in confidence for an initial conversation about the role on 02920 388100 / karen@tsrlegal.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English