Job Description

Corporate Real Estate Associate Solicitor - Exeter
A Top 100 UK law firm is on the lookout for a driven Associate to join its growing Corporate Real Estate team in Exeter. This is a standout opportunity to play a key role in expanding the firm's real estate footprint across the Southwest, while collaborating nationally with colleagues across the UK.
The team advises clients across diverse sectors including retail, finance, and logistics and they're on an exciting growth journey as the team goes from strength to strength.
The Role
Delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across a broad range of commercial property matters

• Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex transactions and high-value deals
• Contributing to business development through marketing, networking, and thought leadership
• Meeting annual billing targets and fee goals
• Taking on additional responsibilities aligned with your role and growth

Requirements

• Sharp legal drafting skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and build client trust
• A proactive approach to learning and staying ahead of legal developments and sector trends
• Strong IT skills, including time recording and case management systems
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail, balanced with a pragmatic approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A track record of business development and delivering results
• Organisational strength and experience in managing projects and improving processes

In return you can expect a competitive salary and attractive benefits package together with flexible hybrid working.
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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