Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Cardiff - NQ-2 Years PQE

Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Cardiff - NQ-2 Years PQE
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive

A highly regarded Banking & Finance team is seeking a Solicitor (NQ-2 years PQE) to join its growing practice in Cardiff. The team advises a wide range of regional and national clients, including banks, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, public sector bodies, and organisations across sectors such as sport, hospitality, renewables, healthcare, real estate, and the public sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team with strong cross departmental links and significant business development exposure.

The Role
You will work closely with colleagues across banking, corporate, commercial, real estate, and construction teams, supporting a broad range of transactional matters. Responsibilities include:

• Acting for clearing banks, institutional lenders, challenger banks, alternative financiers, high profile corporate borrowers, and public sector clients
• Advising on leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and other banking and finance matters
• Drafting simple loan agreements and standard form security documents
• Managing conditions precedent to drawdown and reviewing/approving CP documentation
• Liaising directly with clients to manage transactions from credit sanction to drawdown
• Assisting with post completion requirements
• Supporting business development initiatives, events, and wider firm activities
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to the team's continued growth

You will receive ongoing support and training, with clear opportunities to develop your technical skills and client exposure.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated and commercially aware lawyer with:

• England & Wales qualification, NQ-2 years PQE (experience from a leading regional or national firm preferred)
• Experience in banking and finance (or other transactional areas with a willingness to specialise)
• Strong sector knowledge and commercial awareness
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and work collaboratively across teams
• A proactive approach to client service and business development

Life at the Firm

The firm is a leading full service UK practice with a strong presence across multiple major cities. It is driven by a commitment to achieving the right outcomes, supporting communities, and fostering a positive, forward thinking culture. Its values, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative ethos underpin everything it does.

The firm is also deeply engaged in charitable work, supporting a wide range of organisations through fundraising, volunteering, and partnerships.

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service (2x annual salary)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local business discounts
• Professional fees paid (role dependent)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme
• The firm is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

How to Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are 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.*