Corporate Real Estate Associate Solicitor – Exeter – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; 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

Corporate Real Estate Associate Solicitor – Exeter

A Top 100 UK law firm is on the lookout for a driven Associate to join its growing Corporate Real Estate team in Exeter. This is a standout opportunity to play a key role in expanding the firm’s real estate footprint across the Southwest, while collaborating nationally with colleagues across the UK.

The team advises clients across diverse sectors and they’re on an exciting growth journey as the team goes from strength to strength.

The Role

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

Requirements

• Sharp legal drafting skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and build client trust
• A proactive approach to learning and staying ahead of legal developments and sector trends
• Strong IT skills, including time recording and case management systems
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail, balanced with a pragmatic approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A track record of business development and delivering results
• Organisational strength and experience in managing projects and improving processes

In return you can expect a competitive salary and attractive benefits package together with flexible hybrid working.

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