Property Litigation Solicitor in Exeter

What you’ll do

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic newly qualified Solicitor to join our growing and well regarded Property Litigation team.

Based in our Exeter office, you will be working directly with the partners on a range of litigious property related matters, such as; co-ownership disputes, neighbour disputes (rights of way, adverse possession, harassment, boundary disputes), lease disputes, commercial rent recovery, enforcement of charges, possession and rectifying historic title issues.

As a naturally confident trainee or qualified solicitor, you will be looking to extend your practice and develop your skills within an ambitious, forward-thinking Firm.

We'll expect you to take a high degree of responsibility for the cases you're working on from the outset, with plenty of opportunity for client contact, whilst providing you with a supportive and stimulating team environment.

Who you are

With previous property litigation experience either as part of your training contract or in a newly qualified role, you will have gained experience of a range of residential and commercial contentious property matters within a sizeable regional or city firm, which will enable you to transition quickly into our team.

You will be an excellent communicator, readily gaining the confidence of the clients you are working with, and handling their matters with empathy and sensitivity, whilst possessing the ability to build strong and lasting relationships with clients, and show a genuine commitment to their care.

Naturally resilient, you will be able to cope with stressful and demanding situations, and be accustomed to working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.

You will be tenacious and thorough with good commercial judgement, in order to find the best possible outcomes for our clients in often challenging circumstances.

With a keen eye for detail and meticulous in your work, you will be looking to take on high levels of responsibility from the outset.

Why join Team Ashfords

Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues.

We’re confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won’t take long for you to feel the same.

We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other.

We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique.

So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.

Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.

Our goal?

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

That’s what sets us apart.

Our Offer

We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home.

Alongside 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and an extra day at Christmas, we have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health including onsite yoga classes and a gym at our head office in Exeter, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access for you and up to five friends to the ‘Calm’ Mindfulness App.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including fundraising initiatives through the Ashfords Foundation and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.

What next?

Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?

At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential.

Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager, on 01392 333 654 or via email:

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