Associate – Property Litigation – Exeter – 1–5 Years PQE
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000, depending on experience

A highly regarded, forward thinking UK law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Associate (1–5 years PQE) to join its ambitious and expanding Property Litigation team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a high performing, innovative, and collaborative environment.

The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters and play a key role in the continued growth of the team. Work will include:

• Handling a broad range of contentious property matters
• Advising private clients, corporate clients, retailers, landowners, developers, and investors
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and support
• Engaging directly with clients from an early stage
• Contributing to the development and long term success of the Property Litigation team

Candidate Requirements
This role is ideal for a solicitor with:

• 1–5 years PQE in property litigation
• Experience in disputes involving development land (including telecoms), property contracts, and landlord/tenant matters such as dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture, and breach of covenant
• Strong technical, analytical, and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently while recognising when to seek guidance
• A proactive, commercially aware, and client focused mindset
• Enthusiasm for innovation, collaboration, and contributing to a growing team

Benefits
The firm offers a progressive and supportive working environment, including:

• Competitive salary and performance linked bonus
• Comprehensive professional development and training
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Private healthcare, sabbaticals, and a strong focus on responsible business and sustainability

How to Apply

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

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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.