Solicitor – Property Litigation – Exeter – NQ-1 PQE – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development paths

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor in Exeter to join its Property Litigation team. The role offers hybrid working and a permanent, full-time position with a salary in the £55,000–£65,000 range, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will work closely with Partners on high-value disputes across commercial developers, occupiers, investors and lenders, handling a diverse caseload from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in property litigation during a training contract or NQ role.
• Exposure to residential and commercial disputes (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Good judgement, empathy and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, thorough approach.
• Motivation to take early responsibility and deliver excellent client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes.
• Building Safety Act matters.
• Real property disputes (rights of way, adverse possession, boundary issues, harassment).
• Commercial and residential service charge disputes.
• Property insolvency and secured recoveries.

Skills

Property litigation

Client relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Job description

Solicitor – Property Litigation – Exeter – NQ-1 PQE

Location: Exeter

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 (DOE)

A well established and fast growing law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) to join its expanding and highly regarded Property Litigation team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high quality, high value disputes from the outset, supporting a broad client base including commercial developers, housebuilders, corporate occupiers, investors, lenders and local authorities.

The Role

You will work closely with Partners and senior fee earners across a wide range of contentious property matters, gaining early responsibility and direct client exposure. The team handles a diverse caseload, including:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Building Safety Act matters
• Real property disputes (rights of way, adverse possession, boundary issues, harassment)
• Commercial and residential service charge disputes
• Property insolvency and secured recoveries

You will have the opportunity to manage your own matters, develop a broad skillset quickly, and progress within a supportive, friendly and ambitious team.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a newly qualified solicitor or trainee approaching qualification with:

• Experience in property litigation during a training contract or NQ role
• Exposure to both residential and commercial disputes (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Good judgement, empathy and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
• Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure
• High attention to detail and a proactive, thorough approach
• Motivation to take early responsibility and deliver excellent client outcomes

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A collaborative, supportive working culture
• Clear career development pathways and ongoing training
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A strong focus on wellbeing, work life balance and personal growth
• Opportunities to participate in responsible business initiatives, including charity work, environmental projects and diversity & inclusion groups

The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £55000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon