Job Description

Description

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our highly successful Property Litigation team on a hybrid or remote basis to bolster our current team. Our excellent team have a varied and high-quality caseload 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, Easements and rights of way disputes, Adverse Possession claims and party wall and boundary disputes Residential Property disputes; landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold enfranchisement, restrictive covenant breaches, Farming Partnership disputes, property ownership disputes (including TOLATA)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Joining our reputable Property Litigation department, this role would best suit someone who is ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with great interpersonal skills. You will 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.

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 a Senior Associate looking for a sideways move into a firm to further progress your career or if you're an Associate 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

The 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

About Porter Dodson

Porter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.



We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.



What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.