Commercial Litigation Associate

Porter Dodson LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Exeter is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join their Dispute Resolution department. This role involves advising clients in various commercial matters, drafting legal documents, and attending mediations. The ideal candidate will be proactive with strong interpersonal skills and a keen interest in commercial litigation. Great benefits include additional holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

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

Charity fundraising opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong interest in commercial work.
• Ability to handle high-profile and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in commercial litigation.
• Draft pleadings and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and strategy planning.
• Attend mediations, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Research skills

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Department: Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Exeter

Description

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.

Key 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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.

Benefits

• 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