Solicitor - Banking and Finance - Cardiff - NQ to 2 years PQE

Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid Working Available)

Department: Banking and Finance

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £48,000 to £60,000

Chadwick Nott is recruiting on behalf of a leading full-service UK law firm for a Solicitor to join their highly regarded Banking and Finance team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to develop their career in a team known for its national reach, sector expertise, and collaborative culture.

The Role

You'll be joining a dynamic and well-established team advising a broad range of clients across the financial and public sectors. Responsibilities include:

• Acting for clearing banks, institutional lenders, challenger banks, alternative financiers, and high-profile corporate borrowers
• Advising public and tertiary sector clients including Welsh Government, local authorities, and higher education institutions
• Handling structured finance, acquisition finance, and real estate finance transactions
• Drafting loan agreements and standard form security documents
• Managing conditions precedent and liaising with clients from credit sanction to drawdown
• Supporting post-completion processes and business development initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues in corporate, commercial property, and construction teams

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• NQ to 2 years PQE, ideally with experience in banking and finance
• Exposure to transactional law in a leading regional or national firm
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and sector knowledge
• A proactive, client-focused approach and enthusiasm for learning

Working Arrangements

This is a Cardiff-based role with hybrid working options. The firm supports flexible arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days and a birthday day off
• Death in service cover (2x annual salary)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working and Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts with local businesses
• Professional fees paid (where applicable)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

If you're looking to build your career in a forward-thinking firm that values excellence, community, and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk

0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

Chadwick Nott is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.