Residential Property Solicitor

Residential Property Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (4+ PQE)

Rural & Agricultural Property | High-Value Work

Exeter or Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £70,000+ + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive job in Devon – high-value rural and agricultural work

An established, nationally recognised law firm is expanding its Rural & Agricultural Property team in Devon and is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).

This opportunity offers exposure to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, working on complex, high-value residential and rural property transactions across the South West and London.

Why apply for this Residential Property role?

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• Competitive salary from £70,000+ (DOE) + strong benefits package
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• Clear progression path – Associate, Senior Associate and Partner opportunities
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• High-quality caseload – no volume conveyancing, focus on complex transactions
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• Hybrid working and genuine work-life balance
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• Enhanced benefits including 25 days holiday + buy/sell, birthday leave, private healthcare, life assurance and parking
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About the Firm

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• Top-tier UK law firm with a strong reputation in residential property, rural property and agricultural law
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• Advises landowners, estates, HNW/UHNW individuals, family offices and institutional clients
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• Offers structured career development, ongoing training and strong internal progression
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• Active in the South West legal market with excellent networking opportunities
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The Rural/Residential Property Solicitor Role

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• Manage a caseload of high-value residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases and transfers
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• Handle rural and agricultural property transactions, including estates and land
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• Advise on property finance, secured lending and portfolio matters
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• Work on transactions across Devon, the South West, London and wider UK markets
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• Support business development and client relationship management
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Your Requirements

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• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with 4+ years’ PQE
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• Strong experience in residential property law or conveyancing
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• Exposure to rural or agricultural property desirable but not essential
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• Commercial Property Solicitors seeking a transition are encouraged to apply
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• Strong technical drafting skills including TP1s, leases and transfers
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• Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act beneficial
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• Confident working with high-value clients and complex transactions
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Apply for this Property Solicitor Job in Devon

If you're a Residential Property Solicitor, Conveyancing Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to move into high-end rural and agricultural property work, this is a strong next step.

Apply now with your CV or contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion about this role or similar Property Solicitor jobs in Exeter, Plymouth and the South West.

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