Property Solicitor / Legal Executive

Legal Southwest; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the South West is seeking a Solicitor to join their Rural Property team in Exeter. The role involves managing diverse rural property transactions and building client relationships. Candidates should have NQ to 2 years’ PQE or experience as a property paralegal. The position offers a supportive environment with initial office-based training and flexibility for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience in property work (residential or commercial).
• Consideration for experienced property paralegals.
• Personable, driven, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Act for clients in a variety of rural property matters.
• Manage sales, purchases, and mortgages of rural properties.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Independence

Education

NQ to 2 years’ PQE Solicitor, FCILEx, or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

On behalf of our client we are looking to recruit into the firm’s busy and expanding Rural Property team, providing a bespoke service across the South West, tailored to meet the individual needs of clients.

This well-respected team of experienced lawyers prides itself on delivering a high standard of service, combining a traditional personal approach with efficiency and modern technology. A significant proportion of work comes from recommendations and longstanding relationships with clients, land agents, and estate agents.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will act for clients in a wide variety of rural property matters, including:

• Sales, purchases, and mortgages of rural properties such as manor houses, farms, woodlands, holiday letting businesses, and nature reserves
• Residential conveyancing of higher-value properties
• Overage and promotion agreements
• Easements and sporting rights

The role offers a diverse and engaging caseload, with mentoring and supervision to develop independent case management skills. The candidate will also be encouraged to take part in firm-wide marketing initiatives and to build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships.

Requirements:

• NQ to 2 years’ PQE Solicitor, FCILEx, or Licensed Conveyancer with experience in property work (residential or commercial)
• Consideration will also be given to experienced property paralegals with demonstrable ambition to qualify
• Personable, driven, and enthusiastic, with strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, while also demonstrating independence when required

This position will be based primarily in the Exeter office, with some flexibility for hybrid working. Initially, office-based training will be provided to familiarise the candidate with the team, caseload, and available support.

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