Porter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.
What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.
We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Associate or Partner to join our highly successful Commercial Property team in our Exeter office. Our excellent team have a varied and high-quality caseload from commercial leases to property development (options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements). We also have a growing renewables sector. You will play a key role in the team supporting clients with all elements of commercial property matters whilst also being instrumental in executing our growth strategy and will be involved in all things business development whilst having the support of a dedicated and efficient team.
In addition to your commercial property expertise, we are looking for a team player who values every member of the team and wider firm and their contribution to the success of Porter Dodson. We have a unique offering at PD where we have the benefit of being a larger firm but pride ourselves on having maintained the flexibility, collaborative nature and welcoming environment of a smaller firm.
Joining our reputable Commercial Property department, this role would best suit someone who is ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with great interpersonal skills. You will have excellent commercial property experience with business development and networking skills to match. An established network of contacts is essential, and the right candidate will have a growth mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Whether you’re a senior commercial property lawyer looking for a step up into partnership or you’re already a successful partner looking for an exciting new challenge; Porter Dodson can offer a tailored approach to your career path where you can really make it your own. This role is an excellent platform for you to continue to build on your success in an environment where your expertise is valued.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get:
Flexible Working
30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
Private Healthcare
Pension Scheme(s)
Life Assurance
Eye Tests
Flu Jabs
Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
Legal Support
Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials
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