Professional Support Lawyer - Real Estate - Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Law firm in Exeter is seeking an experienced Professional Support Lawyer to enhance their real estate team. This role focuses on curating legal precedents, leading training sessions, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PQE in commercial property, strong legal tech skills, and are looking for a better work-life balance. Market leading salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE with recent fee earning experience in commercial property.
• Deep knowledge in landlord/tenant, asset management, and investment matters.
• Ability to mentor and lead knowledge initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Curate and maintain commercial property precedents.
• Lead training sessions across the real estate group.
• Deliver insights on legislative updates.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Legal tech experience

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Tools

AI tools

Automation software

Job description

Professional Support Lawyer - Real Estate - Exeter

Are you an experienced real estate lawyer looking for your next strategic move outside of fee earning? Chadwick Nott are instructed on a fantastic new opening to join a Top 100 UK Law firm as a Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer. Maybe you are looking to step away from fee earning, or perhaps already in a similar role and seeking a better work-life balance. Either way, my client are keen to speak with you.

This opportunity offers an excellent platform for someone with technical excellence in real estate, who's ready to make an impact and redefine what legal knowledge support looks like in a top-tier real estate team

The Role:

• Curate and maintain commercial property precedents and practice notes
• Lead training sessions and workshops across the real estate group
• Deliver insights on legislative and case law updates
• Enhance internal systems through AI-powered tools and workflow automation
• Collaborate with fee earners, marketing, bids, and compliance teams

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+ PQE with recent fee earning experience in commercial property
• Deep knowledge and techical expertise in landlord/tenant, asset management, development, and investment matters
• Experience with legal tech, automation, or AI tools
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• A team player able to mentor and lead knowledge initiatives

On offer is a market leading salary with an attractive benefits package together with options of 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.*