Opportunity: Junior Property Litigation Solicitor / Lawyer
Location: Exeter (Hybrid and Flexible Working)
Salary: Up To £60,000 + Bonus + Annual Profit Share
A property litigation role with great work, supportive development and a firm where you actually have a stake in the business.
If you're 1-3 PQE and looking for your next step in property litigation then carry on reading!
I'm working with a well-established and highly ranked Legal 500 firm that is looking to strengthen its Property Litigation team, offering the chance to work alongside experienced lawyers while building your own caseload and developing your expertise.
The Opportunity:
The team has a particular strength in the housing and property sector, acting for registered providers, local authorities and other housing clients on a broad range of property litigation and housing management matters.
You'll get plenty of variety in your day-to-day work, including:
Managing your own caseload with appropriate support and supervision
Advising clients on housing management issues, property disputes and litigation
Supporting senior lawyers on more complex and high-value matters
Drafting pleadings, legal correspondence and other documentation
Attending and assisting with court hearings and mediations
Building relationships with clients and getting involved in business development
It's a role that will give you a good balance of responsibility and support. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while having experienced lawyers around you to learn from and turn to when matters become more complex.
For someone at this stage of their career, it's a chance to develop strong technical foundations while also becoming increasingly confident with clients and your own matters.
The Firm:
There's a lot to like about the firm beyond the work itself…
It has an employee-owned structure, meaning everyone has a stake in the success of the business and shares equally in its annual profit share, alongside a performance-related bonus.
The firm prioritises a working environment where people can do good work without work taking over their lives. Flexible and hybrid working is well established, with an emphasis on trust, autonomy and giving people the flexibility to work in a way that suits them.
The firm also puts a lot into its people, with mentoring, professional development, funded qualifications and study leave, alongside a comprehensive wellbeing offering.
It's a collaborative, people-focused environment where you'll be encouraged to develop your career while still having a life outside of it.
About You:
Ideally, you will be a qualified solicitor or lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE, have experience in property litigation and want to build a specialist career in this area.
You'll be someone who enjoys good quality work, takes pride in giving practical advice and wants to keep learning. You'll also be comfortable working collaboratively and building relationships with clients and colleagues.
Most importantly, you don't need to have everything figured out already. This is a role for someone who wants the opportunity, support and responsibility to keep developing.
What Is on Offer?
Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, you'll have access to:
25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
Buy up to an additional 7 days of annual leave
Private medical insurance
Group life assurance
Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
Up to two weeks working overseas per year
Mentoring and professional development
Funding for qualifications and study leave
Comprehensive wellbeing support and counselling
Three days' paid volunteering leave
Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans
If you're considering your next move in property litigation, this is definitely one worth considering!
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities
