Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive-Exeter-2+ PQE

Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive - Exeter - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Hybrid (Exeter)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 36.25 per week
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

A well established and highly regarded regional firm is seeking an ambitious Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (2+ PQE) to join its specialist Litigation team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative environment with exposure to high quality contentious work across a range of courts and tribunals.

The Role
You will work closely with experienced litigators and advocates, gaining hands on experience across a broad spectrum of disputes. Your work will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious matters
• Acting in proceedings before the High Court, District Registries, County Courts and Tribunals
• Supporting clients through all stages of the litigation process
• Handling matters from initial instruction through to resolution
• Working collaboratively within a close knit team, with office attendance encouraged on Mondays and Wednesdays to support team cohesion

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with:

• 2+ years' PQE in litigation or commercial dispute resolution
• Experience managing a varied contentious caseload, including consumer related disputes
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• A client focused, proactive and solutions driven approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Motivation, teamwork and a desire to develop within a growing practice

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and people focused culture
• High quality work and strong client relationships
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
• Investment in training, wellbeing and long term career growth
• A values driven environment focused on quality, healthy growth and happy teams

How to Apply

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

Olivia Reed
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer 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.*