Corporate Commercial Associate - Partner

Porter Dodson LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Birthday extra day

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme(s)

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Jabs

Corporate Gym Membership Discounts

Legal Support

Charity fundraising, sports teams and,

Job summary

Porter Dodson LLP in Exeter seeks an experienced Corporate Commercial Associate to Partner level to join our Corporate & Commercial team. You will undertake fee-earning work on corporate and commercial client matters, assisting with the current workload whilst playing a key role in developing and expanding the departments’ client base.

You will also assist with managing and developing the team, including assisting with effective supervision of and delegation to team members.

Qualifications

• Strong corporate experience (transactions and general) is essential.
• Excellent commercial contracts experience and understanding of related matters.
• Ability to develop and expand the department’s client base.

Responsibilities

• Own fee-earning work on corporate and commercial client matters.
• Assist with workload management and supervise team members.
• Support business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial experience

Business development

Team leadership

Negotiation

Job description

Corporate Commercial Associate - Partner

Department: Corporate & Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Exeter

Reporting To: Evelyn Adfield

Description

The Role

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Solicitor from Senior Associate to Partner level to join our highly successful Corporate Commercial team in our Taunton or Exeter office. Our excellent team have a varied and interesting caseload with high quality clients. You will undertake fee-earning work on both corporate and commercial client matters, assisting with the current workload whilst playing a key role in developing and expanding the departments’ client base. You will also assist with managing and developing the team, including assisting with effective supervision of and delegation to team members.

In addition to your corporate commercial 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.

Key Responsibilities

Joining our reputable Corporate Commercial department, this role would best suit someone who is ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with great interpersonal skills. You will have strong corporate experience (both transactional and general) and have good commercial contracts experience, including general contracts, supply, distribution and franchise agreements, and terms and conditions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The right candidate will have excellent corporate and commercial experience with business development and networking skills to match, a growth mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture is a must.

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
• 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