Private Client Senior Associate or Partner

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 exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Advisor to join our thriving private client department in our wonderfully situated Poundbury office.

Offering interesting and varied work, this position will play a key role in supporting and expanding the Firm’s client base and new referrals in this area of the practice whilst adopting efficient working practices to ensure commercial objectives are met or surpassed.

Role responsibilities to include:

• Managing a complex caseload of private client matters including wills, trusts, estate administration and probate.
• Provide expert legal advice to individuals and families
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Lead and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to business development
• Ensure compliance with legal standards

About You

Joining our reputable private client department, this role would best suit someone who can demonstrate sound knowledge and a commercial application of the law and practice in this area. The successful candidate must be able to manage their own caseload, embraces business development and will likely be at Senior Associate to Partner level, looking for a move into a well-established and friendly team with the opportunity and support to further grow your practice.

In addition to your private client enthusiasm and 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.

You will be ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal skills. The right candidate will have a growth mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture. If you feel as though you have the right background, we will welcome an application from you.

Porter Dodson offers genuine development opportunities for those who are motivated and flourish in an environment where contribution and commitment is opportunity for career development and progression within a transparent and structured framework.

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