Property/Commercial Litigation Solicitor-Exeter-NQ-5 PQE

Property / Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive - Exeter - NQ-5 PQE
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading South West firm is seeking a Property/Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ-5 PQE) to join its well established and growing Litigation & Employment team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected team handling a broad range of commercial, residential and agricultural disputes for clients across England and Wales.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing and assisting with a varied caseload of property related disputes, including:

• Residential landlord and tenant matters
• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Land related disputes (rights of way, restrictive covenants, adverse possession etc.)
• Acting for businesses, landlords, landowners and high net worth individuals
• Supporting wider commercial litigation work (insolvency, debt recovery) where relevant
• Working closely with real estate and agricultural sector teams
• Developing areas of specialism and contributing to business development

You will join a team with a strong reputation and high quality workstreams, including referrals from internal property teams and external agents.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• NQ-5 years PQE in property litigation or commercial litigation
• Strong client care skills and the confidence to manage your own caseload
• Enthusiasm, commitment and a proactive approach to work
• Ability to work collaboratively with the wider team
• Interest in developing specialist expertise and contributing to the team's growth
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness

Training and support are available, and the firm encourages development of personal specialisms and professional profile.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Supportive, people focused culture
• Genuine work life balance
• Strong investment in training and development
• Healthy, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to grow your own brand and specialist expertise
• High quality work with a diverse client base

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.*