Associate / Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution – Exeter

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Associate / Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution – Exeter

The Role

You’ll join a high performing Dispute Resolution team handling a diverse caseload across major areas of commercial litigation, including:

  • Contractual and shareholder disputes
  • Financial and professional negligence claims
  • Judicial review matters
  • Business risk and regulatory issues
  • Insolvency related disputes

You’ll work with an impressive client base ranging from start ups and individuals to multinational corporates, institutional investors, major banks and public sector bodies. Expect early responsibility, direct client contact and the chance to work closely with specialist Partners across the team.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • 4+ years’ PQE gained within a reputable commercial litigation or dispute resolution practice
  • Broad exposure to commercial disputes or a developing sector specialism
  • Confidence managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire client trust
  • Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to handle competing priorities
  • A client following would be advantageous, but not essential

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a modern, forward thinking national firm with a strong regional presence, top tier rankings and a culture that genuinely invests in its people. Expect:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Clear progression pathways and meaningful development opportunities
  • Exposure to complex, high value disputes from day one
  • A collaborative, values driven culture focused on openness, teamwork and growth
  • A firm that prioritises wellbeing, work life balance and long term career development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading disputes team, take on significant responsibility early and build a rewarding long term career.

*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.*

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026