Associate / Senior Associate – Property Litigation – Exeter – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is partnering with a Top 100 UK law firm in Exeter to recruit an Associate/Senior Associate in Property Litigation. You will advise charities and not-for-profit organisations on disputes to protect assets and support strategic goals.

Working within a respected Charities team, you will handle varied property disputes, collaborate across the firm, and contribute to business development while enjoying flexible working options and strong career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Property Litigation experience at Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Strong client relationships and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a specialist team.
• Experience advising charities/not-for-profit organisations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes.
• Advise on adverse possession, trespass, possession proceedings and third-party rights.
• Collaborate with Charities, Property and Private Wealth teams.
• Build trusted relationships with charities, trustees and not-for-profit organisations.
• Support business development and growth of the practice.

Skills

Property Litigation

Client relationships

Dispute resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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
(e) [e-mail]

*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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Exeter, Devon