Solicitor - Property Litigation 3-4 Years PQE

Reference:  - Property Litigation - Exeter - 3-4 Years PQE

Location:

Exeter (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: 55,000 to 75,000 + BenefitsA respected UK law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor with 3-4 years' post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded and growing team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious property matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of property-related disputes, including:

Co-ownership and neighbour issues (e.g. rights of way, adverse possession, boundary disputes)
Lease and tenancy disputes, commercial rent recovery, and enforcement of charges

Possession claims, professional negligence, and historic title rectification

Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees, and paralegals

Supporting high-volume tenancy management work (e.g. disrepair, ASB injunctions, leaseholder claims)
Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex matters

Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercial advice

Contributing to team development and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:3-4 years PQE in property litigation

Experience handling both residential and commercial contentious property matters

Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness

Excellent communication and client relationship skillsA collaborative and empathetic approach to team leadership

Confidence in managing a caseload independentlyA proactive mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality client service

Benefits

The firm offers:

A supportive and inclusive team culture

Clear progression opportunities and professional development support

High-quality work with a diverse client base Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives

Involvement in responsible business programmes and community engagement

Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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/ The firm is an equal opportunities employer 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.*