The Role:

The successful candidate will join a well-established and successful property team based in our Exmouth office. The team is expanding and can accommodate more than one appointment, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates at all levels of experience. This role would suit someone at the start of their career who is keen to develop and progress under the guidance of experienced and supportive senior lawyers, as well as established practitioners who wish to focus on client work or contribute to the wider business through management, coaching, networking, or compliance activities

The candidates will be expected

• To provide a high quality, effective, legal service for WBW Solicitors as a member of the Property Department.
• To promote and develop the department internally and externally.
• To promote and develop the firm.
• Maintain the high reputation of the firm.

Experience of working independently on their own caseload in a variety of Residential matters, such as advising clients on the buying and selling of properties, transfer of equity, shared ownership and remortgages will be essential. However, the successful candidate will have access to mentors and colleagues to offer support.

The Candidate:

Solicitors, Legal Executive, Licenced Conveyancers and Practitioners will be considered.

The ideal candidate should be 2 years PQE with residential property experience, or to have successfully managed their own residential property caseload for a minimum of 2 years – this could include time spent gaining qualifying work experience. Completed qualification is not essential. Any Newly Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of a variety of matters they have assisted on during their training.

The successful candidate should be able to work in a team, working successfully with other Lawyers and support staff.

There are opportunities for the right candidate to build and lead a team with associate or partnership prospects available. Networking and attending external events will be a regular expectation.

Applications are also encouraged from practitioners with strong potential who may not meet all criteria but can demonstrate enthusiasm and a commitment to the role.

Contact Details

For more information about the role or to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@wbw.co.uk.

If you would like more information from the Exmouth Branch Manager, Kate Maslen, please contact her by phone or email: katemaslen@wbw.co.uk , 01395 280389.