Commercial Property Litigation Associate

Porter Dodson LLP; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday

Annual Bonus Review

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme(s)

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Jabs

Corporate Gym Membership Discounts

Legal Support

Charity fundraising & office socials

Job summary

Porter Dodson LLP is seeking a Commercial Property Litigation Associate to join our Dispute Resolution team in a hybrid role across Poundbury, Taunton or Yeovil. You will handle a range of commercial property disputes, including leases, covenants and boundary issues, while supporting growth of the team.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 PQE, is ambitious, client‑minded and collaborative, and capable of developing sector expertise within a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property litigation.
• Ambitious, pro-active and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong client management and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to grow sector expertise and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of commercial property disputes (leases, covenants, rent arrears).
• Assist on breach of covenant, dilapidations, landlord and tenant matters.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive growth and profile of the team.

Skills

Client management

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Business development

Networking

Job description

Commercial Property Litigation Associate

Department: Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Poundbury

Reporting To: Lauren Meade

Description

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our highly successful Commercial Property Litigation team to further bolster and support our offering to clients. This is a hybrid role and can be based out of our Poundbury, Taunton or Yeovil office. We have a varied and high-quality caseload of commercial property disputes and you will play a key role in the team supporting clients with all elements of property dispute matters whilst also being instrumental in supporting our growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the areas of property disputes you could expect to deal with:

• Commercial property disputes; breach of lease, rent arrears claims, forfeiture,
• Disputes over breach of covenant, dilapidations claims, commercial lease disputes, business lease renewals;
• Easements and rights of way disputes, Adverse Possession claims and party wall and boundary disputes;
• Landlord and tenant disputes, Farming Partnership disputes, property ownership disputes (including TOLATA).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Joining our reputable Property Litigation department, this role would best someone experienced in commercial property litigation matters, using 4-5 PQE as a guide only. The successful candidate is ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with great client management and interpersonal skills. You will be commercially aware and have excellent property disputes experience with business development and networking skills to match. The right candidate will have a growth mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture with a keenness to build your profile, further develop your sector expertise and contribute to the teams’ success.

In addition to your property disputes 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.

Whether you’re already an Associate looking for a sideways move into a firm to further progress your career or if you’re looking for a step up in a supportive environment; 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.

Benefits

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
• Annual Bonus Review
• 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