Solicitor - Property Litigation - Plymouth - NQ-1 PQE

Solicitor - Property Litigation - Plymouth - NQ-1 PQE
Location: Plymouth
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

A growing and well regarded Property Litigation team is seeking a motivated Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) to join its busy Plymouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high quality, high value contentious property work from the outset, working closely with senior lawyers in a supportive and ambitious environment.

The Role
You'll be responsible for assisting with and managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters, 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
• Working with clients including developers, housebuilders, corporate occupiers, investors, lenders and local authorities
• Running your own caseload with early responsibility
• Direct client contact and involvement in complex matters

You will join a friendly, collaborative team with strong growth plans, offering excellent opportunities for progression and skills development.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Solicitor with:

• NQ-1 year PQE in property litigation
• Experience gained during training or in a newly qualified role
• Exposure to both residential and commercial contentious property matters
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a broad client base
• Empathy, sensitivity and professionalism when handling client matters
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
• Motivation to take on early responsibility and develop expertise

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, forward thinking and friendly working environment
• Clear career progression opportunities
• High levels of responsibility from the outset
• Strong focus on wellbeing, work life balance and professional development
• Opportunities to get involved in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups

How to Apply

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

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

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds. 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.*