Solicitor - Property Litigation - Exeter - NQ-1 PQE

Solicitor - Property Litigation - Exeter - NQ-1 PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 (DOE)

A well established and fast growing law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) to join its expanding and highly regarded Property Litigation team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high quality, high value disputes from the outset, supporting a broad client base including commercial developers, housebuilders, corporate occupiers, investors, lenders and local authorities.

The Role
You will work closely with Partners and senior fee earners across a wide range of contentious property matters, gaining early responsibility and direct client exposure. The team handles a diverse caseload, including:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Building Safety Act matters
• Real property disputes (rights of way, adverse possession, boundary issues, harassment)
• Commercial and residential service charge disputes
• Property insolvency and secured recoveries

You will have the opportunity to manage your own matters, develop a broad skillset quickly, and progress within a supportive, friendly and ambitious team.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a newly qualified solicitor or trainee approaching qualification with:

• Experience in property litigation during a training contract or NQ role
• Exposure to both residential and commercial disputes (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Good judgement, empathy and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
• Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure
• High attention to detail and a proactive, thorough approach
• Motivation to take early responsibility and deliver excellent client outcomes

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A collaborative, supportive working culture
• Clear career development pathways and ongoing training
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A strong focus on wellbeing, work life balance and personal growth
• Opportunities to participate in responsible business initiatives, including charity work, environmental projects and diversity & inclusion groups

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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

The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*