Associate​/Snr Associate; PQE

Associate / Snr Associate (3+ years PQE)

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• Department
  :
  Residential & Rural Property
• Sub‑Department
  :
  Agriculture
• Contract Type
  :
  Full Time / Permanent
• Location
  :
  Exeter

Due to continued success, we are seeking to recruit an experienced lawyer to join our growing and well regarded Residential & Rural Property team in Exeter to support the growth of our rural non‑contentious property offering. You will work with a number of clients from private individuals to financial institutions on high‑value property transactions, taking on responsibility from the outset with exposure to complex, high‑quality work.

Alongside supporting our existing clients you will be encouraged to develop business and create opportunities across the market, generating new business for the firm.

• A naturally ambitious and self‑motivated individual with a focus on client service and experience in a successful property team, preferably with a varied commercial property and conveyancing background.
• An excellent communicator who excels at building confidence with clients and establishing strong, lasting relationships.
• Enthusiastic and confident in client contact, networking and business development, enjoying the creation of new business connections.
• Resilient, able to cope with stressful and demanding situations and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just great work – we believe in building a great place to work. We are guided by our four core values:
Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work, influencing our culture and supporting people, clients and communities. We promote innovation, community involvement and a healthy work‑life balance, offering ambitious growth opportunities tailored to you.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work‑life balance. In addition to our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged to participate in our Responsible Business programme, supporting charity fundraising, environmental causes and employee‑led diversity and inclusion groups. Find out more about our benefits on our Reward & Wellbeing page.

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages designed to explore your skills and give you insight into life  Talent Attraction team will support you through each step. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer ongoing training and development opportunities, even if you feel you do not meet all requirements. If you require reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss your application, contact us at .

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager via email: .