Porter Dodson
Commercial Property Litigation Associate
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Commercial Property Litigation Associate
Commercial Property Litigation Associate
Department: Dispute Resolution
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Poundbury (Hybrid: Poundbury, Taunton or Yeovil)
Reporting To: Lauren Meade
About the Role
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 role entails handling a varied and high-quality caseload of commercial property disputes while contributing to our growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate, you will be instrumental in supporting clients with all elements of property dispute matters. Examples of areas you could expect to deal with include:
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Commercial property disputes:
- Breachment of lease
- Rent arrears claims
- Forfeiture proceedings
- Disputes over breach of covenant
- Dilapidations claims
- Commercial lease disputes
- Business lease renewals
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Easements and rights of way disputes
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Adverse possession claims
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Party wall and boundary disputes
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Landlord and tenant disputes
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Farming partnership disputes
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Property ownership disputes (including TOLATA matters)
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
This role is well-suited to someone with 4-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial property litigation. We are seeking an ambitious, proactive, and enthusiastic professional who excels in client management, networking, and interpersonal communication.
Key Requirements:
- Keen commercial awareness and expertise in property disputes
- Strong business development and networking skills
- Ability to build a personal profile and contribute to the team’s success with a growth mindset
- Passionate about Collaborative contribution within a respected firm and sector development
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills
We also value candidates who embrace a team-playing mentality where each individual contributes to the collective success of Porter Dodson. Our unique firm structure combines benefits of a larger firm, while maintaining the flexibility, collaboration, and supportive environment of a smaller practice.
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Why Join Us?
This role presents an excellent opportunity for both Associates progressing laterally or climbing upwards in a supportive environment. At Porter Dodson, we pride ourselves on tailoring career paths to suit individual strengths, helping you to flourish and build a rewarding career across:
- High-quality caseloads
- Collaborative team culture
- Flexible yet enriching work environment
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 30 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Extra day of holiday for your birthday
- Annual bonus review
- Private healthcare
- Friendly pension scheme(s)
- Life assurance
- Free eye tests
- Flu jab vaccinations
- Discounted corporate gym memberships
- Legal support
- Involvement opportunities in charity fundraising, sports teams, and office social events
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