Commercial Litigator
22 hours ago
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.
The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigator to join our growing Commercial Litigation team in Exeter. You will work alongside the Head of Commercial Litigation by providing support in a way that is conducive to enabling them to operate at optimum efficiency. We are able to offer you high quality work, expert support, mentoring and guidance with the opportunity to progress.
There will be a focus on commercial work, dealing with company, partnerships, director and shareholder disputes, corporate transactions, commercial contract disputes, international arbitration and some insolvency matters. There is an emphasis on drafting straightforward legal documents and proactively assisting clients with a view to building long standing relationships and taking on instructions directly.
Role Responsibilities
- Advise and represent clients in commercial, corporate, and civil litigation matters
- Draft and manage pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance to clients
- Attend mediations, hearings, and trials as appropriate
- Work closely with partners on high-profile and complex matters
- Contribute to succession planning and growth initiatives, with clear opportunities for progression
About You
Working in our Commercial Litigation department, this role would best suit someone who is proactive and enthusiastic, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. This role would best suit someone with a keen interest in commercial work who is looking for real progression and will have the opportunity to learn from experienced commercial litigators and work on high quality, high value matters.
The Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get:
- 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
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