Porter Dodson
Corporate Commercial Associate - Partner
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Corporate Commercial Associate – Partner
Department: Corporate & Commercial Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Poundbury Reports To: Evelyn Adfield
About the Role
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Solicitor (Senior Associate to Partner level) to join our highly successful Corporate Commercial team in our Poundbury office. Our talented team manages a varied and engaging caseload with high-quality clients. Within this role, you will undertake fee-earning work on both corporate and commercial client matters, assisting with current workloads while playing a key role in developing and expanding the department’s client base.
Your responsibilities will also include assisting with the management and development of the team, including providing effective supervision and delegation to colleagues.
In addition to corporate commercial expertise, we are seeking a team player who values each member of the team and the wider firm, recognising the collective contribution to Porter Dodson’s success. Porter Dodson (PD) offers the scale of a larger firm while preserving the flexibility, collaborative spirit, and inclusive environment of a smaller practice.
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Key Responsibilities
This role is ideal for an ambitious, proactive, and enthusiastic individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. You must have strong experience in both transactional and general corporate matters, with a particular focus on:
- Commercial contracts, including:
- General contracts
- Supply agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Franchise agreements
- Terms and conditions
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Extensive corporate and commercial experience
- Strong business development and networking skills
- A growth mindset with the ability to strategically think ahead
- Appreciation for a quality service-oriented environment
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Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Porter Dodson offers a comprehensive benefits package:
- Flexible Working
- 30 days holiday, including Public Holidays
- Extra paid holiday day on your birthday
- Private Healthcare
- Pension Scheme(s)
- Life Assurance
- Eye Tests
- Flu Jabs
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
- Legal Support
- Opportunities to participate in charity fundraising, sports teams, and office socials
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