Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive – Litigation-Exeter-2+ PQE – Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Training & progression

Modern offices and infrastructure

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE to join a leading Devon litigation team in Exeter. You will manage matters from instruction to resolution and advise clients across court proceedings.

The role offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and opportunities for progression within a nationally recognised practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years PQE in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied contentious caseload and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Work with experienced litigators and advocates across a range of disputes.
• Assist with court proceedings including High Court, District Registries, County Courts and Tribunals.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Commercial awareness

Independent work

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Litigation – Exeter – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A well established and highly respected law firm with offices across Devon is seeking an ambitious Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (2+ years PQE) to join its specialist Litigation team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative, supportive and nationally recognised practice.

The Role

You’ll be joining a specialist litigation team with a strong presence in its sector, working closely with experienced litigators and advocates. The team handles a wide range of contentious matters and has extensive experience across all types of court proceedings, including:

• High Court
• District Registries
• County Courts
• Tribunals

Your work will involve managing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, supporting clients at every stage of the litigation process and helping them achieve commercially focused outcomes. You will gain exposure to a broad range of disputes and benefit from working alongside senior specialists.

The team operates flexibly, with office collaboration encouraged on Mondays and Wednesdays to support team cohesion, development and knowledge sharing. Other flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a Litigation specialist who is:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Ideally 2+ years PQE in litigation or commercial dispute resolution
• Experienced in managing a varied contentious caseload, including consumer related disputes

You will need:

• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively
• A client focused approach and the ability to build strong relationships
• Motivation, professionalism and a desire to develop your career within a successful team

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and high performing team environment
• Strong investment in training, development and progression
• A culture built on high quality work, healthy growth and happy teams
• A commitment to colleague wellbeing and a positive working culture
• Modern offices, excellent infrastructure and a forward thinking approach

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 – £75000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon