Commercial Property Litigation Associate

Porter Dodson LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; 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 opportunities

Involvement in sports teams and office socials

Job summary

Porter Dodson LLP is seeking a Commercial Property Litigation Associate to join their team in Poundbury. This hybrid role involves handling a varied caseload of commercial property disputes and supporting the growth strategy of the department.

The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years PQE in commercial property litigation, excellent client management skills, and a proactive approach to business development. A competitive salary and extensive benefits, including flexible working and 30 days of holiday, are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with commercial property disputes.
• Ambitious and pro-active individual.
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with property dispute matters.
• Handle a varied caseload of commercial property disputes.
• Contribute to the growth strategy of the team.

Skills

Commercial property disputes experience

Client management skills

Interpersonal skills

Business development and networking

Growth mindset

Education

4-5 PQE in commercial property litigation

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 and 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.

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