Property Litigation NQ Solicitor – Plymouth – Plymouth

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured progression

Exposure to high value work

Diversity & inclusion groups

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Plymouth is seeking a Property Litigation NQ Solicitor to join a high-performing team handling a broad range of disputes with exposure to quality work from day one.

You will work on landlord & tenant matters, Building Safety Act issues, rights of way, service charge disputes and more, gaining early responsibility and direct client contact. Competitive salary and structured development await.

Qualifications

• NQ-1 PQE with a property litigation seat or relevant contentious property experience.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in property litigation.
• Strong communication and direct client handling ability.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of property disputes and high-value work from day one.
• Engage with landlords, tenants, and developers on complex matters.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and manage deadlines with organisation.

Skills

Property litigation

Communication skills

Client management

Time management

Resilience

Education

Law degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Property Litigation NQ Solicitor – Plymouth

We are partnering with a highly ranked national law firm to recruit into their exceptional Property Litigation team in Plymouth.

This is one of the firm’s fastest growing departments, with an outstanding reputation and an impressive client base spanning developers, housebuilders, investors, lenders, corporate occupiers and local authorities. For an NQ Solicitor, opportunities of this calibre with genuine early responsibility and exposure to high value work are rare.

The Role

You’ll join a high performing Property Litigation team handling a broad and stimulating range of disputes. Expect exposure to quality work from day one, including:

• Commercial landlord & tenant matters for major national clients
• High value Building Safety Act matters
• Rights of way, adverse possession, harassment and boundary disputes
• Commercial and residential service charge disputes
• Property insolvency and secured recoveries
• Real property issues for developers, housebuilders and public sector bodies

Working closely with senior lawyers, you’ll gain early responsibility, direct client contact and the opportunity to run your own matters within a supportive, friendly and ambitious team. This is an excellent platform for a junior lawyer looking to build deep expertise and progress quickly.

Candidate Requirements

The firm is seeking a motivated junior lawyer who can demonstrate:

• NQ-1 PQE with a property litigation seat or relevant contentious property experience
• A genuine interest in developing a long term career in property litigation
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with a broad client base
• Empathy, professionalism and sound judgement when handling sensitive matters
• Resilience, strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A meticulous approach and appetite for early responsibility

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a modern, ambitious national firm recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with a strong regional presence and a reputation for high quality work and excellent training. Expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear, structured progression and genuine investment in your development
• Exposure to complex, high value work from the outset
• Opportunities to get involved in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups
• A firm that prioritises wellbeing, work life balance and long term career development

If you’ve completed a property litigation seat and are passionate about building your career in this field, our client would be very keen to hear from you.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £63000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Plymouth, Devon

*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.*