At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on commercial property matters and manage your own caseload.
- Company: Join a Legal 500 recognised firm with a strong regional presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and real progression opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with support for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team and work with high-quality clients.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Hybrid Working
Salary dependant on experience
Our client is a well-established, Legal 500 recognised regional firm with a strong reputation and longstanding presence in the Exeter and wider South West market. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their highly regarded Real Estate team based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and successful team with both regional strength and a growing national client base.
The Role
You will be advising a broad and high-quality client base including regional and national businesses, developers, banks and landowners on a wide range of commercial property matters. Your caseload will include:
- Buying and selling freehold commercial properties
- Land acquisition and development work
- Commercial leases and landlord & tenant matters
- Secured lending transactions
You will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, supporting ongoing growth, and working closely with an established network of professionals including surveyors, accountants and lenders. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and supervise more junior members of the team.
Candidate Requirements
- Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with 3+ years' PQE
- Have solid experience and technical expertise across a broad range of commercial property matters
- Be confident managing their own caseload independently
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Be comfortable working as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative
- Have an interest in business development and building professional relationships
- Ideally have some experience of supervising or supporting junior colleagues
Why Join?
- Join a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked regional firm
- Work within a supportive, collaborative and well-connected team
- Exposure to a high-quality and varied client base
- Real opportunities for progression and development
- Established professional networks and strong market presence
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible hybrid working model
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
Commercial Property Lawyer (3+ PQE) - Exeter employer: Chadwick Nott
Join a well-established, Legal 500 recognised regional firm in Exeter, where you will be part of a collaborative and successful Real Estate team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to a diverse client base, opportunities for professional development, and a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity.
