Associate/Sr Associate/ Managing Associate-Commercial Property – Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking an Associate, Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join its Commercial Property team. This role offers hybrid working and a clear path to lead on complex transactions.

You'll advise on acquisitions, disposals, landlords and tenants, asset management and related documentation, while building client relationships and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates, including MA level).
• Strong technical skills across a broad commercial property caseload.
• Commercial, solutions focused approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage files independently and support complex matters.
• Interest in business development and team growth.
• Collaborative, supportive working style.

Responsibilities

• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, including leases and lease renewals.
• Working on telecoms matters and associated property issues.
• Managing asset management work for investors, lenders, landlords and tenants.
• Leading transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial property documentation.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering pragmatic, commercial advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Transactional Property Group.
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth.
• Supervising junior lawyers and trainees (for senior candidates).

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationships

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Commercial Property - Exeter - 2-6+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter (Hybrid working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £95,000

A respected regional practice is seeking an Associate, Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join its Commercial Property team in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and high performing team, advising a diverse client base on a wide range of commercial property matters.

The Role

• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, including leases and lease renewals
• Working on telecoms matters and associated property issues
• Managing asset management work for investors, lenders, landlords and tenants
• Leading transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Drafting and negotiating commercial property documentation
• Building strong client relationships and delivering pragmatic, commercial advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Transactional Property Group
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth
• Supervising junior lawyers and trainees (for senior candidates)

Development and energy work are handled by specialist teams elsewhere in the firm.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-6+ years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates, including MA level)
• Strong technical skills across a broad commercial property caseload
• Commercial, solutions focused approach
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage files independently and support complex matters
• Interest in business development and team growth
• Collaborative, supportive working style

*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: £65000 - £95000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon