Sr Associate/Legal Director-Leasehold Enfranchisement-Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career progression

Wellbeing and inclusion

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Senior Associate / Legal Director for Leasehold Enfranchisement in Exeter. You will handle complex enfranchisement and related property disputes within a respected firm, taking a leadership role in a growing specialist team.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to shape the practice, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with substantial leasehold enfranchisement experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to handle complex cases independently.
• Proven track record in client relationships and commercial advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leasehold enfranchisement and residential property litigation.
• Manage client relationships and provide commercially focused advice.
• Support junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Leasehold enfranchisement

Residential property litigation

Client relationship management

Strategic business development

Mentoring junior lawyers

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Leasehold Enfranchisement - Exeter

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor to join a highly respected commercial law firm with a strong national reputation and a growing presence across the South West. Joining an established property disputes team, you will advise on a broad range of leasehold enfranchisement and residential property litigation matters, acting for a varied client base including landlords, developers, investors and private individuals. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value work, genuine autonomy and the chance to play a visible role in the ongoing growth of a specialist practice. This position would suit a Senior Associate looking for the next step in their career or an existing Legal Director seeking a platform to further develop their practice within a supportive and ambitious environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in leasehold enfranchisement matters
• Strong technical knowledge and confidence handling complex cases independently
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior team members
• Interest in networking, business development and building professional relationships
• Ability to contribute strategically to the continued growth of the practice

Why Join?

• Work with a recognised and well-established legal practice handling high-quality and often complex instructions
• Join a collaborative team known for its technical excellence and supportive culture
• Excellent quality of work without the pressure often associated with larger City firms
• Genuine flexibility through a hybrid working model
• Clear career progression prospects with opportunities to shape your own practice
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong commitment to employee wellbeing, inclusion and professional development
• Opportunity to become a key figure within a growing specialist team

*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.*