Overview
Real Estate NQ (Investment & Development)
Location: Exeter
Salary £63,000 – £67,000
A standout opportunity for an ambitious NQ
My client is a top 50 UK law firm with one of the most respected real estate practices in the country. Known for its exceptional culture, high quality work and forward thinking approach, the firm is a genuine trailblazer in the investment and development space. For an NQ looking to build a long term career in real estate, this is the kind of platform that rarely comes around.
The Role
You’ll join the firm’s Investment & Development team, working on a broad mix of high value, high impact matters across the commercial and residential sectors. Your work will span:
- Investment acquisitions, disposals and asset management
- Private residential development
- Local authority and registered provider housing schemes
- Estate regeneration and joint venture projects
- Strategic land transactions
- Due diligence on medium and large development or investment sites
- Drafting and assisting with acquisition and sale documentation for mixed use and residential led schemes
You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues in Corporate, Banking & Finance, Litigation, Projects & Construction, Planning and Environmental, gaining exposure to genuinely multidisciplinary projects. You’ll also manage your own files (with support), build client relationships and contribute to business development.
About You
- Qualified solicitor (NQ+) with a real estate training seat
- Strong technical grounding
- Ability to take responsibility and progress matters independently where appropriate
- Confident communicator with a commitment to excellent client service
- Strong academic background
Why Join
- A top tier real estate practice with exceptional quality of work
- A supportive, inclusive culture where people genuinely thrive
- Real responsibility and client exposure from day one
- Market leading salary and attractive benefits package
- A career path that offers genuine progression and long term development
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £63000 – £67000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon