Banking & Finance Solicitor | Cardiff | NQ - 2PQE Looking to qualify into a team where you'll get exposure to high-value, City-quality transactions without losing balance in your life? This is your chance to join a partner-led, nationally recognised banking and finance team, right in the heart of Cardiff. The Role From day one, you'll be working on live deals with direct partner contact, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of finance matters. Expect variety, client interaction, and the chance to build a strong technical foundation. You'll be involved in: Acting for major banks, challenger lenders, institutional funds, government bodies, social housing providers, and corporate borrowers Supporting on all aspects of banking and finance including real estate development finance, acquisition/leveraged finance, and structured lending Drafting and reviewing loan agreements, security documents, and CPs, and managing transactions from sanction through to drawdown Working alongside corporate, property, and commercial colleagues to deliver seamless solutions for clients Liaising directly with clients, building confidence in managing relationships early in your career Getting involved in business development and sector initiatives with support from the wider team What We're Looking For This role is for: Solicitors from NQ to 2PQE Strong communicators who are commercially minded and eager to learn Team players who want responsibility but also value guidance and support Why This Role? For junior lawyers, the firm offers something different: Early responsibility: you won't be stuck in the background; you'll work directly with partners and clients from day one City-calibre work in Cardiff: complex, high-value deals without London hours or lifestyle sacrifice Training and development: structured learning, mentoring, and real opportunities to specialise in your chosen area of finance Supportive culture: approachable partners, collaborative colleagues, and a firm that invests in your growth Work-life balance: hybrid working and a central Cardiff base in an award-winning office environment This is a role where junior lawyers don't just learn by watching, you'll be trusted, supported, and developed into the next generation of banking and finance specialists. Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.