Senior Lawyer - Property Litigation (Charities) - Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is seeking a Senior Lawyer in Property Litigation to support UK charities. Responsibilities include managing various property disputes and mentoring junior lawyers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PQE in property litigation. The firm offers competitive salary, private healthcare, and a culture that supports growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Lifestyle benefits

Opportunities for CSR involvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in property litigation with strong technical ability.
• Ideally experience advising charities or interest in developing this area.
• Confidence handling cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of property disputes from leases to possession claims.
• Work collaboratively with Charities & Private Wealth teams.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Skills

Property litigation expertise

Strong leadership skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Lawyer - Property Litigation (Charities) - Exeter

Chadwick Nott are instructed by one of the UK's leading and most forward-thinking national law firms who are looking to recruit a Senior Lawyer into their Property Litigation - Charities team. The successful candidate will advise some of the UK's most respected charities, helping them protect, preserve and maximise the value of their property assets. Leading on complex disputes you'll play a key role in supporting the charitable sector's essential work.

The role

• Manage a broad range of property disputes from lease and boundary issues to rent reviews and possession claims.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm\'s specialist Charities & Private Wealth teams.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Requirements

• 5+ years PQE in property litigation with strong technical ability and confidence handling cases independently.
• Ideally, experience advising charities or not-for-profits (though not essential) or, an interest in developing this specialism.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and client relationship skills.

Why Join?

Be part of a Top 100 firm recognised for excellence and a culture that genuinely supports growth, flexibility, and wellbeing.
What you can expect:

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Private healthcare, wellbeing initiatives, and flexible working.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Access to mentoring, coaching, and industry-leading professional development.
• Lifestyle benefits including a "Lifestyle Hour," additional holiday purchase, birthday leave, and sabbatical options.
• Opportunities to give back through CSR and charitable initiatives.

Contact

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.