Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ - 1 year PQE)

What you’ll do

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor (preferably NQ – 1 year PQE) to join our growing and well regarded Property Litigation team in Plymouth.

Our Property Litigation Department is one of our fastest growing in the firm, and by joining the Plymouth team you will have exposure to high quality, high value work from the outset. Working closely with and reporting directly to the head of the team, you will assist in a broad range of litigious matters, working with clients including commercial developers, housebuilders, corporate occupiers, investors, lenders and local authorities. The team’s experience ranges from advising on commercial landlord and tenant matters for household names, high value Building Safety Act matters, real property disputes (rights of way, adverse possession, harassment, boundary disputes), commercial and residential service charge disputes, property insolvency and secured recoveries. Therefore, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skillset and understanding of the law from the outset, with excellent career progression opportunities.

Working within a supportive and friendly team, you’ll be afforded high levels of responsibility from when you join, including direct contact with clients and the opportunity to run your own caseload.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing team, within an ambitious, forward thinking firm.

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 successful property litigation team, enabling you to transition quickly into your new role.

As an excellent communicator with the confidence to readily work with a broad range of our clients, you will possess the empathy and sensitivity to effectively manage their matters, with a focus on building strong and lasting relationships.

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 naturally 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.

This includes a flexible working framework giving you the freedom to mix home and office working, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.

We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health including onsite yoga classes and a gym at our head office, 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: t.tompkins@ashfords.co.uk.

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