Commercial Property Associate

Porter Dodson LLP; Taunton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday

Pension Scheme(s)

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Jabs

Legal Support

Opportunities to get involved with ch​

Job summary

Porter Dodson is seeking a Commercial Property Associate to join our respected Commercial Property teams in Yeovil or Taunton. You will handle transactional and advisory work for landlord/tenant, acquisitions, sales, development and corporate real estate, supporting Partners and senior fee earners on a busy workload.

We seek a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in commercial property who is ambitious, pro-active and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in commercial property.
• Ambitious, pro-active and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners and senior fee earners to handle current workload.
• Contribute to expanding Porter Dodson's client base.
• Provide high-quality transactional and advisory commercial property work.

Skills

Commercial Property

Teamwork

Client relations

Job description

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.

The Role

We have an excellent opportunity for a commercial property Associate to join our highly successful Commercial Property teams in either Yeovil or Taunton. This role offers quality work with exceptional clients on transactional and advisory work to include landlord and tenant, acquisitions and sales of commercial property, property development, property finance, landlord and tenant and corporate real estate work.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a reputable and dedicated team with a real sense of collaboration and team spirit. To assist with the current workload, supporting Partners and senior fee earners this role will also play a key role in supporting and expanding the firm’s client base.

In addition to your passion for commercial property, we are looking for a team player who values every member of the team and their contribution to the wider 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 approach, and welcoming environment of a smaller firm.

About You

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 be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years post qualification experience in commercial property with a real interest in expanding your experience and knowledge within a supportive and successful team.

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.

The Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get:

• Flexible Working
• Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
• Pension Scheme(s)
• Life Assurance
• Eye Tests
• Flu Jabs
• Legal Support
• Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials