Property Litigation Solicitor / FCILEX (0-3 PQE) – Exeter – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is representing a South West firm seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor / FCILEX (0-3 PQE) to join its Exeter team. You will work on housing-related disputes for social housing providers and local authorities within a supportive, employee-owned practice.

You’ll advise on complex matters, draft pleadings, and develop client relationships in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Applications welcomed from Solicitors or FCILEX with 0-3 years' PQE.
• Experience in property litigation or social housing is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative team player with client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing management disputes and related matters.
• Handle possession, disrepair, and antisocial behaviour cases.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and legal documents.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Property litigation

Drafting and docs

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor or FCILEX qualification

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor / FCILEX (0-3 PQE) – Exeter

Are you looking to join an award winning, highly ranked South West practice? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm consistently recognised as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For, with a strong reputation in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. As a mid sized, employee owned firm with a people first culture, they continue to grow across multiple practice areas and are now seeking a Solicitor or FCILEX (0-3 PQE) to join their respected Property Litigation team.

This role sits within a specialist group acting for social housing providers, local authorities and housing organisations. You’ll enjoy high quality, meaningful work while living in one of the most desirable regions in the country, with genuine work/life balance and a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Role

A brilliant opening for a junior lawyer looking to develop their expertise in property litigation with a social housing focus. You’ll work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, including:

• Housing management disputes
• Possession, disrepair and anti social behaviour matters
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documents
• Court work, mediations and advisory support
• Building strong client relationships with national and regional housing providers
• Contributing to team initiatives and business development

You’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting matters from day one, with the right level of supervision and plenty of opportunity to grow.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or FCILEX with 0-3 years’ PQE, though those outside this range may also be considered. You will:

• Have experience or a strong interest in property litigation and/or social housingo
• Bring excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a friendly, high performing team
• Be proactive, commercially aware and committed to delivering practical, client focused advice
• Thrive in a culture that values ownership, community impact and continuous development

Why Join?

• Award winning culture and nationally recognised as a great place to work.
• High quality work – complex, varied and meaningful matters for respected housing clients.
• Career development – structured progression, mentoring and regular training.
• Hybrid working – flexibility that supports a healthy work/life balance.
• Attractive benefits – competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday, life assurance, wellbeing support and more.
• Beautiful location – enjoy the lifestyle of the South West without compromising on the calibre of work.

A junior Property Litigation lawyer looking to build a career in the South West would be hard pressed to find a more rewarding opportunity.

*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: £50000 – £60000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon