Lawyer/Partner Residential & Rural Property – Exeter

Overview

In this role you join a Top 100 UK law firm to lead and expand the non-contentious Residential & Rural Property practice across Exeter, Bristol or Plymouth. You will handle high‑value, complex transactions for private clients and financial institutions, while actively developing relationships and the rural property offering. The position blends high‑level advisory work with business development and cross‑selling within a supportive, diverse culture. This is a growth‑driven opportunity with flexible/hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

Pay / Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Attractive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value, complex non-contentious rural property matters for a range of clients.
• Grow the rural property offering by building client relationships and networks.
• Maintain excellent client communication and service, supporting business development and cross‑selling.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver strategic growth and maintain quality standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor in property transactional work and related negotiations.

Key requirements

• Proven experience in a successful Residential & Rural Property team.
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence.
• Technically sound with enthusiasm for client contact, networking and business development.

• Communication
• Networking
• Business development
• Non-contentious rural property
• High-value property transactions
• Property law expertise

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