Job Description

Department

Property Litigation

Contract Type

Full Time / Permanent

Location

Exeter

Job Summary

What you'll do

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor (NQ-2 years PQE) to join our growing and highly regarded Property Litigation team in Exeter.


Our Property Litigation team is known for its practical, commercial approach and the strength of its relationships with clients. Described by the Legal 500 in 2025 as "one of the very best property litigation practices in the South West," our team act for a diverse range of individuals, businesses, institutional landlords, investors, and developers on a broad spectrum of contentious property issues.


In this role, you'll work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a variety of property-related disputes, including co-ownership and neighbour issues (such as rights of way, adverse possession, harassment, and boundary disputes), lease and tenancy disputes, commercial rent recovery, enforcement of charges, possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour injunctions, tenancy management issues, professional negligence, and claims involving rectifying historic title issues.


You'll be encouraged to take genuine responsibility for your own caseload early on, supported by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you progress. As such, you'll enjoy a high level of client contact, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to work on matters that will allow you to develop your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Who You Are

Having gained a solid foundation of experience in residential and commercial contentious property matters, either during your training or early post-qualification experience ideally at a leading regional or national firm, you will be keen to continue developing your knowledge and grow your career with Ashfords.


Known for being a confident communicator, you'll earn the trust of clients through your professionalism, empathy, and practical approach, whilst having the ability to build lasting relationships and demonstrate a genuine commitment to client care.


Resilient and calm under pressure, you'll thrive when faced with complex and challenging cases, applying sound commercial judgment to achieve the best outcomes for clients. With a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to your work, you'll be ready to take on meaningful responsibility from the outset and develop your career within a supportive, ambitious firm.


As someone who leads by example and is known for being a strong team player, you will have the confidence to assist in the supervision of junior colleagues and work to tight deadlines.

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 that's why we're committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.


Beyond our benefits package, you'll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you'll 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.

What's 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 it's 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 don't feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we'd still love to hear from you.


At Ashfords, we're 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

talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk

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For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager - t.tompkins@ashfords.co.uk.


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