Solicitor - Residential Property - Exeter - Hybrid

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

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Exeter is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to manage new build and plot purchase transactions from instruction to completion, delivering an exceptional client experience within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with demonstrable new homes conveyancing expertise, excellent organisation and communication skills, and the ability to handle a busy caseload while maintaining

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with demonstrable experience in new homes conveyancing and residential property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of new build and plot purchase transactions with minimal supervision, meeting developer exchange deadlines.
• Review title information, planning documents and search results; raise site-wide enquiries and prepare precedent reports.
• Advise clients throughout the transaction process with proactive guidance and high levels of client care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Residential Conveyancing team to support processes and growth.

Skills

New homes conveyancing

Client relations

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Solicitor - Residential Property - Exeter - Hybrid

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join a successful and growing Residential team. This role is ideal for a Solicitor with specialist experience in plot purchases who enjoys managing transactions from instruction through to completion while delivering an exceptional client experience.

• Manage a varied caseload of new build and plot purchase transactions with minimal supervision, acting for individual buyers and ensuring matters progress efficiently to meet developer exchange deadlines, often within 28 days
• Review development-wide documentation including title information, planning documents and search results, raise appropriate site-wide enquiries, and prepare detailed precedent reports to support plot purchases across larger development
• Advise clients throughout the transaction process, providing practical and proactive guidance while maintaining high levels of client care and building strong professional relationships with developers, agents and other key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Residential Conveyancing team to support streamlined processes, share knowledge and contribute to the continued success and growth of the department

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with demonstrable experience in new homes conveyancing and residential property transactions. They will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy and service.

In return, they will join a supportive team with a genuine family-feel culture where collaboration, approachability and mutual respect are highly valued. Colleagues work closely together, sharing expertise and celebrating successes while supporting one another through challenges. The firm is committed to professional development, wellbeing and creating an environment where individuals can thrive, build lasting client relationships and enjoy long-term career progression.

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.