Residential Property Lawyer 3 + PQE – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting for a Residential Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded team in Exeter. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to completion, handling a range of high-value residential matters across London, the South West and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have around 3+ years’ PQE, strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions, and excellent client-facing skills. This is a permanent, full-time role offering clear career progression and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Around 3+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• A track record of meeting financial and performance targets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and buy-to-let transactions.

Skills

3+ years PQE

Residential conveyancing

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive/Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Residential Property Lawyer 3 + PQE
Location: Exeter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing Residential Property team within a leading UK law firm.

This award-winning team is recognised for handling a broad range of high-quality residential property matters, including high-value homes, country estates, complex transactions and premium residential property work across London, the South West and beyond.
You will manage your own varied caseload from instruction through to completion, providing an exceptional client experience throughout. Matters are likely to include:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Buy-to-let transactions
• New build purchases, particularly within the retirement living sector
• First registrations
• Complex and high-value residential property work

Candidate Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

• Around 3+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A track record of meeting financial and performance targets
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a respected Top 100 UK law firm with a strong national reputation and consistent rankings in both Legal 500 and Chambers.

• High-quality work and an established client base
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Excellent training and professional development
• Exposure to complex and high-value residential property transactions
• The opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that genuinely values work-life balance

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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Exeter, Devon