Description
We have a unique opportunity for a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Associate to join our highly successful Commercial Property team in either our Poundbury, Yeovil, Taunton or Exeter office. Our excellent team have a varied and high-quality caseload from commercial leases to property development (options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements). We also have a growing renewables sector. You will play a key role in the team supporting clients with all elements of commercial property matters whilst also being instrumental in executing our growth strategy and will be involved in all things business development whilst having the support of a dedicated and efficient team.
Key Responsibilities
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Handling a wide caseload of commercial property matters including sales, acquisitions, development, leases and investment work.
* Managing transactions from start to finish with confidence and commercial awareness.
* Draft, review, analyse, and negotiate an extensive range of legal documents pertinent to commercial property transactions, maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout.
* Provide clients with comprehensive guidance and advice on all aspects of commercial property law, ensuring their requirements are addressed with utmost professionalism and consideration.
* Building long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts.
* Getting involved in business development and networking initiatives.
* Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
* Experience in agricultural matters is an advantage but not essential.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Joining our reputable Commercial Property department, this role would best suit someone who has at least 2-5 years’ PQE in commercial property, is ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with great interpersonal skills. As a qualified Lawyer you will have excellent commercial property 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.
We are looking for a candidate with either an interest in agricultural property work or proven experience in handling the sale, purchase and development of rural property and land alongside strong commercial property background.
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.
In addition to your commercial property 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.
Benefits
* Flexible Working
* 25-30 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
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.