Corporate and Commercial Associate Solicitor

 We are seeking to recruit a supportive, pragmatic and approachable Associate Solicitor between 0-3 years post qualification experience to join our busy and well regarded Corporate & Commercial team.

The role will involve effectively managing a broad range of both corporate and commercial work including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, shareholder and partnership arrangements, debt/equity funding. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload and must be able to show experience of dealing with corporate and commercial work. The nature of this role will ideally suit a candidate with a confident personality who is comfortable with direct client contact.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced specialists, you will:

·         Effectively manage a caseload involving a range of corporate and commercial work

·         Work collaboratively with a team of solicitors and legal assistants in order to achieve an excellent and effective client service

·         Build strong relationships with clients and professional contacts including business development and networking activities

·         Act as an integral part of the team and contribute to continued growth and success.

About You

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Are a qualified Solicitor with 0–3 years PQE

·         Have experience in corporate and commercial work gained through training contracts, previous roles or work placements

·         Possess strong communication and client care skills

·         Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

·         Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent drafting abilities

·         Share our commitment to delivering exceptional client service

• Share our core values of being Sincere, Consistent, Accountable and Respectful

We are looking for employees with a flexible, driven and supportive ethos who have:

·        Excellent administration and organisation skills

·        An eye for accuracy and attention to detail

·        The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relations with clients, external professionals and colleagues

·        The ability to work at a highly professional level

·        A commitment to team goals and personal development

·        Drive to climb the career ladder.

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

·         Competitive salary and bonus scheme

·         Private medical insurance and health cash plan

·         Employer pension contribution of 4%

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Internal training and career development opportunities.

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August 2026 

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.