Senior Lawyer - Property Litigation (Charities) - Plymouth

Chadwick Nott; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Plymouth seeks a Senior Lawyer to join their Property Litigation - Charities team. The role involves managing diverse property disputes and mentoring junior lawyers, with a focus on supporting respected charities. Candidates with 5+ years PQE in property litigation are encouraged to apply, with a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in property litigation with strong technical ability.
• Experience advising charities/not-for-profits preferred but not essential.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of property disputes.
• Work collaboratively with the charities team.
• Mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Leadership and mentoring

Client relationship management

Job description

Senior Lawyer - Property Litigation (Charities) - Plymouth

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.

How to apply / For more information

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

Equality and Inclusion

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.