Corporate, Commercial & IP Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor

Berry Smith LLP

4 June 2026

We are seeking a motivated, commercially minded and ambitious individual to join our Corporate, Commercial and Intellectual Property teams as a Paralegal, starting in September 2026.

Summary

Location: Cardiff Office
Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full time (part-time considered alongside legal studies)

The successful candidate will initially undertake a 6–12-month paralegal role, with the view to progressing towards a trainee solicitor position, subject to performance.

We offer our trainees the SQE route to qualification in addition to the traditional training contract option for those who have completed the Legal Practice Course. We envisage the role being full time, but we would consider applicants wishing to work part-time to accommodate any legal studies.

Here at Berry Smith, we are keen to invest in our trainees as they are the future of the firm. A large proportion of the team have trained at Berry Smith and have been retained upon qualification.

During your training period with us you will work directly with the partners and will also aid other solicitors within the team on a variety of matters.

We encourage our trainees to have client contact from an early stage to develop and build confidence and client relationships. We provide our trainees with the opportunity to take part in a variety of marketing and social events throughout the year to enable them to meet other likeminded people and to develop their contacts within the Cardiff professional network.

Applicant Criteria

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a clear interest in corporate, commercial and IP law.

The ideal applicant will: –

Have a 2:1 law degree or above.
Have commitment, enthusiasm and drive to excel in the legal profession.
Have an interest in the Welsh business market.
Be able to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and practically.
Have experience of client-facing environments (legal or otherwise).
Be a proactive team player.

Relevant work experience in a corporate/commercial legal environment is desirable but not essential.

Salary and Benefits

As a Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor You Will Receive

A competitive salary, reviewed annually.
22 days annual leave (increasing to a maximum of 28 days), plus bank holidays.
Office Christmas Shutdown.
Eye care and private medical insurance (after qualifying period).
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice.
Clear career progression opportunities.

How to Apply

To be considered for the role please email your CV to Jane Emery, Practice Manager at ***email_hidden***

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and successful candidates invited for interview.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants fairly.

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