Litigation Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (2+ PQE)-Exeter – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting for a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a leading West Country law firm in Exeter. You will handle a broad range of disputes and work closely with experienced colleagues to deliver practical, commercially focused advice.

You’ll manage your own caseload across High Court, County Courts, District Registries and Tribunals, handling commercial and consumer disputes while supporting clients from instruction to resolution.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience managing a varied caseload of contentious matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload across a broad range of disputes, including commercial and consumer matters.
• Work on disputes before High Court, County Courts, District Registries and Tribunals.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice and support clients from instruction through to resolution.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Client relationships

Time management

Job description

Litigation Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (2+ PQE) – Exeter

A leading Legal 500 recognised West Country law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its specialist team based in Exeter.

With a strong regional presence and growing national client base, the firm offers high-quality contentious work, a supportive culture, and clear opportunities for progression.

The Role

You’ll join an experienced and collaborative litigation team, working on a broad range of disputes across the High Court, County Courts, District Registries and Tribunals.

Managing your own caseload, you’ll handle a mix of litigation matters, including commercial and consumer disputes, while supporting clients from initial instruction through to resolution. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to complex work and playing a key role in delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE in litigation or dispute resolution


• Experience managing a varied caseload of contentious matters


• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills


• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service


• Well organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing deadlines

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a well-regarded Legal 500 firm known for its strong litigation offering and high-quality work. The team provides excellent exposure to varied and complex matters, alongside experienced colleagues who are supportive and approachable.

There is a clear focus on career development, with structured training and progression opportunities, all within a collaborative and people-focused culture. The firm also offers flexible, hybrid working and places real emphasis on wellbeing and maintaining a positive work-life balance.

*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