Solicitor (NQ 1 years PQE)

Department

Property Litigation

Contract Type

Full Time / Permanent

Location

Exeter

Job Summary

What youll do

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor (ideally NQ1 PQE) to join our growing and highly regarded Property Litigation team in Exeter.

As one of the firms fastestexpanding departments our Property Litigation team offers exposure to highquality highvalue work from day one and in this role youll work closely with Partners and senior feeearners across a broad range of disputes for clients including commercial developers housebuilders corporate occupiers investors lenders and local authorities.

The teams work covers commercial landlord and tenant matters for major household names Building Safety Act issues real property disputes (rights of way adverse possession harassment boundary disputes) commercial and residential service charge disputes property insolvency and secured recoveries. This means youll develop a wide skillset quickly with clear opportunities for progression.

Joining a supportive and friendly team youll be given early responsibility direct client contact and the chance to manage your own matters. Its an excellent opportunity to build your career within a dynamic ambitious firm.

Who you are

Youll bring experience in property litigation either during your training contract or in a newly qualified role ideally having worked on a mix of residential and commercial disputes. This foundation will help you step confidently into a varied and fastpaced caseload.

Our relationship with our clients is paramount. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to build strong and lasting relationships with clients and show a genuine commitment to their business needs.

Youll be a strong communicator who enjoys working with a broad range of clients and can build trusted longlasting relationships. Empathy good judgement and the ability to manage matters sensitively are essential.

Resilient and wellorganised youll be comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines. With a keen eye for detail and a thorough approach youll be ready to take on responsibility early and committed to securing the best outcomes for clients.

Your Career. Our Commitment.

At Ashfords we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open Think Team Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions influence our culture and drive the way we support our people clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation community involvement and supporting a healthy work-life balance we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique we will be ambitious for you giving you the tools trust and opportunities to develop your career your way.

Our goal To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do and thats why were committed to supporting your wellbeing growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package youll be encouraged no matter what your role or career level to get involved in our Responsible Business programme where youll support initiatives such as charity fundraising environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

Whats next

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what its like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives backgrounds and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential so even if you dont feel you match all the requirements of the job role wed still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application please contact us at .

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity please contactToby Tompkins Talent Attraction Manager - .

Or apply now and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

IC