Commercial Property Solicitor – 1-5 PQE – Devizes – Devizes

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are recruiting a Commercial Property Solicitor for a Wiltshire firm in Devizes. The role covers landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions, disposals and development work, with the opportunity to progress to Associate and Managing Associate.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, maintain high standards of client care and contribute to the firm’s business plan. Hybrid working is available, typically a few days from home per week.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to supervise junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals, and development work.
• Manage own caseload with high client care standards.
• Support development of junior team members and supervise a newly qualified solicitor.

Skills

Strong technical and organisational

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication and client‑h**

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor – 1-5 PQE – Devizes

Salary: £45,500 – £70,000 depending on experience and billing performance. Location: Devizes (some hybrid working available). Hours: Full time. PQE: 1-5 years.

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with a respected and long-established law firm in Wiltshire, currently seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their busy and highly regarded team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable and motivated solicitor to step into a thriving practice, take ownership of quality work, and help support the development of junior team members-including supervising a newly qualified solicitor.

The Role

You’ll be joining a team with a strong reputation and loyal client base at national, regional, and local levels. The work is varied and high-quality, including:

• Landlord and Tenant matters
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Development work

You’ll be expected to manage your own caseload, maintain high standards of client care, and contribute to the success of the firm in line with its business plan. There are clear career paths available, including progression to Associate and Managing Associate roles.

Candidate Profile

This role is not suitable for NQs. We are looking for:

• 1-5 years’ PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to supervise junior colleagues

Working Environment

• The team has a traditional office culture, and partners value in-person collaboration. However, hybrid working arrangements are available-typically a few days from home per week, depending on team needs.

Why Join

• The law firm have to offers a high-quality work environment in the heart of Wiltshire, with a genuine focus on work-life balance. You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and long-term client relationships.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, and we celebrate individuality and difference in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note this is intended as a guideline only.

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: £45500 – £70000 per annum

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire