Associate / Senior Associate - Property Litigation - Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are partnering with a Top 100 UK law firm to recruit an Associate/Senior Associate in Property Litigation within their Charity team in Exeter. You will advise charities and not-for-profit organisations on property disputes, including landlord and tenant issues, boundary matters and adverse possession, while collaborating with wider teams to deliver strategic, commercial advice.

The role offers flexible working options, competitive salary, and a clear path for progression within a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Property Litigation experience.
• Ability to manage matters with autonomy and deliver practical dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Advise charities and not-for-profit organisations on a range of property disputes.
• Manage landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, rights of way and boundary disputes.
• Collaborate with Charities, Property and Private Wealth teams to provide seamless advice.
• Build relationships with clients and act as adviser to trustees and charities.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the practice.

Skills

Property Litigation experience

Autonomy

Client communication

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Property Litigation - Exeter

Chadwick Nott are partnering with a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong national presence and an outstanding reputation across the charity, private wealth and real estate sectors. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit an experienced Property Litigation lawyer to join its specialist Charities team, advising a diverse client base that includes many of the UK's leading charitable organisations.

The Role

Working as part of a highly regarded specialist team, you'll advise charities and not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of property disputes, helping clients protect valuable property assets and achieve their strategic objectives.

• Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, rights of way and boundary disputes.
• Advise on adverse possession claims, trespass matters, possession proceedings and disputes involving third-party rights.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm's Charities, Property and Private Wealth teams to deliver seamless advice on complex matters.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and act as a key adviser to charities, trustees and not-for-profit organisations.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of a market-leading practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Property Litigation, ideally at Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Commercially focused with a practical approach to dispute resolution.
• Experience advising charities or not-for-profit organisations would be beneficial, although candidates with a genuine interest in developing this specialism are also encouraged to apply.
• A collaborative team player with a desire to contribute to a successful and growing practice.

Why Join?

Join one of the UK's most progressive law firms and become part of a team recognised for its expertise within the charity sector. What you can expect:

• High-quality work for some of the UK's best-known charities and not-for-profit organisations.
• Exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating property disputes.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with genuine opportunities for progression.
• Flexible working options, including full-time and part-time arrangements.
• Excellent professional development, mentoring and career support.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Property Litigation lawyer looking to develop a specialist niche within the charity sector while working as part of a highly regarded national practice.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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*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.*