Solicitor – Property Litigation – Exeter – NQ-1 PQE

Overview

In this Exeter-based role you join a growing Property Litigation team to handle high‑value disputes for a diverse client base. You will work closely with Partners, gain early responsibility, and manage own matters within a supportive, ambitious culture. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to contribute across commercial and residential property matters, from landlord/tenant issues to Building Safety Act matters. You will help shape outcomes and deliver excellent client service while advancing your career.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative culture
• career development pathways
• hybrid working
• focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
• charity work and environmental initiatives
• diversity & inclusion groups

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Advise on Building Safety Act matters
• Manage real property disputes (rights of way, adverse possession, boundary issues, harassment)
• Oversee commercial and residential service charge disputes
• Manage property insolvency and secured recoveries
• Develop own matters with direct client exposure
• Collaborate with Partners and senior fee earners to support clients

Key requirements

• Experience in property litigation during training contract or NQ role
• Exposure to residential and commercial disputes (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships
• Good judgement, empathy and professionalism in sensitive matters
• Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure
• High attention to detail and proactive, thorough approach
• Motivation to take early responsibility and deliver excellent client outcomes

• strong communication
• empathy
• relationship building
• property litigation
• Building Safety Act
• landlord and tenant disputes

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