Property Litigation Lawyer (Ref: 10)

EXPEDITE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Job summary

EXPEDITE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED in Exeter is seeking a senior Property Litigation Solicitor to lead and grow the team, and to shape the future of the firm’s property litigation offering. The role covers ownership of the area, managing your own caseload with autonomy, and driving growth with a strong client-relations focus.

The position offers hybrid/flexible working across Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Bath or Cardiff, with occasional visits to Plymouth or Bath offices, and clear

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in Property Litigation, ideally with strong commercial and residential experience.
• Ability to build and lead a team with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Commercially minded with a view to growth opportunities for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of property litigation matters (commercial and residential).
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, adverse possession, rights of way, and more.
• Develop and manage your own caseload with autonomy.

Skills

Property litigation

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor – Senior Associate to Partner Level
Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Bath or Cardiff (Hybrid/Flexible Working)
Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take ownership of your work, grow a team around you, and shape the future of a thriving legal service? We are a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm with a head office in Plymouth and a satellite office in Bath, and we're seeking a senior-level solicitor to build and lead our Property Litigation offering.

About the Role

Due to an increase in demand and our current reliance on outsourcing for property litigation matters, we are now bringing this area in-house and are looking for the right individual to take the lead and grow this service line.

This is a rare opportunity to shape your own team within a supportive, entrepreneurial environment and become a key player in the firm’s continued expansion.

Location & Flexibility

We’re open to hearing from anyone across Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Bath or Cardiff, with occasional visits to our Plymouth or Bath offices.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle a broad range of property litigation matters (commercial and residential)
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, adverse possession, rights of way, and more
• Develop and manage your own caseload with autonomy
• Play a leading role in growing the property litigation team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal departments and external clients

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years PQE in Property Litigation, ideally with strong commercial and residential experience
• A self-starter with a desire to build and lead a team
• A commercially minded individual who can see the big picture and identify growth opportunities
• Someone with an existing following or the drive and network to build one over time

Why Join?

• Real opportunity for progression to Head of Department or Partnership
• Hybrid working model with a strong focus on work-life balance