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Posted 05 August, 2026

Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Property Litigation Associate

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Exeter

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A great opportunity to join a modern, ambitious regional law firm with a strong reputation across the South West. You'll be part of a growing Property Litigation team handling a broad mix of contentious property work for private clients, corporates, retailers, landowners and developers.

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This opportunity would ideally suit a solicitor with 1–4 years' PQE, although exceptional NQ Solicitors will also be considered, particularly those who have completed a Property Litigation seat during their training contract and can demonstrate additional relevant property litigation experience.

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You'll be:

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  • Managing your own varied caseload across all areas of property litigation
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  • Advising on development land disputes (including telecoms), property contracts and landlord and tenant issues
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  • Working closely with clients from day one, with strong supervision to build confidence and independence
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  • Contributing to the team's growth and wider business development activities
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Candidate Requirements

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  • Ideally 1–4 years' PQE gained within a Property Litigation team
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  • Outstanding NQ candidates with a Property Litigation training seat and relevant pre-qualification experience will also be considered
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  • Solid experience across contentious property matters
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  • Strong understanding of development land disputes, telecoms issues and landlord/tenant work, including dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture and breach of covenant
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  • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
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  • Strong technical skills combined with a commercial and pragmatic mindset
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Why Join?

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  • Join a progressive, people-centred firm with a clear growth strategy
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  • Work with an impressive client base including major brands and high-growth businesses
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  • Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities
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  • Competitive salary, bonus scheme and strong benefits package
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  • Hybrid working, flexibility and a supportive culture focused on wellbeing
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For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

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T: 0117 917 1929

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M: 07435 943574

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E: [email protected]