Ambitious Corporate Real Estate Associate – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Chadwick Nott, Exeter, is assisting a Top 100 UK law firm to recruit a Corporate Real Estate Associate Solicitor in Exeter. The role delivers high‑quality, commercially focused advice across commercial property matters and growing autonomy over own caseload.

You’ll work in a collaborative team with flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary and benefits package. For more information, contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

Qualifications

• Sharp legal drafting and ability to simplify complex issues to build client trust.
• Proactive learner, staying ahead of legal developments and sector trends.
• Strong IT skills, including time recording and case management systems.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently in a high-performing team.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail with a pragmatic approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Track record of business development and delivering results.
• Organisational strength with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across a broad range of commercial property matters
• Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex transactions and high-value deals
• Contributing to business development through marketing, networking, and thought leadership
• Meeting annual billing targets and fee goals
• Taking on additional responsibilities aligned with your role and growth

Skills

Legal drafting

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Business development

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

IT skills

Job description

Chadwick Nott, Exeter, is assisting a Top 100 UK law firm to recruit a Corporate Real Estate Associate Solicitor in Exeter. The role delivers high‑quality, commercially focused advice across commercial property matters and growing autonomy over own caseload.

You’ll work in a collaborative team with flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary and benefits package. For more information, contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.