Job Description

Associate - Real Estate NQ - 2 PQE (Investment & Development)
Exeter
Our client, a Top 100 and leading firm in the South West and beyond, is looking for a bright and ambitious newly qualified solicitor to join their award-winning Real Estate practice which is recognised as one of the best in the UK. The role will be in their Investment & Development team and is open to those newly qualified and up to two years PQE.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on big-ticket transactions involving commercial land, retail, industrial, telecoms and office sectors all while developing your skills alongside leading lawyers.
The Role
You'll be part of our specialist Investment & Development practice, advising a wide range of public and private sector clients, including institutional investors and developers. Your work will span:

• Sales, acquisitions, and disposals of commercial property
• Landlord & tenant matters and general asset management
• Real estate finance, including drafting CLLS certificates of title
• Major regeneration, development, and joint venture projects
• Coordinating with colleagues across Corporate, Projects, Banking, Construction, and Energy teams on complex, multidisciplinary matters
• Managing your own files and complying with professional standards (Lexcel)
• Taking an active role in business development, training, and client relationship building

Candidate Requirements:

• England and Wales qualified solicitor, ideally with a seat in Real Estate
• Strong technical skills and ability to manage files independently
• Solid academic background
• Enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a team player mindset

If you're an NQ Solicitor with a training seat completed in Real Estate, you would be hard placed to find a better opportunity in Exeter.
Our client offers an award-winning place to work, fantastic career progression prospects, learning and development programmes paired with excellent on-going training and support, and competitive benefits as well as a market-leading salary.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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*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. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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