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Commercial Property Solicitor - Head of Department

Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Commercial Property Solicitor to lead their Northern Offices as Head of the Commercial Property team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive and progressive environment, where you will oversee and enhance the team’s performance while ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients. With a firm that has built a strong reputation over fifty years, you will play a pivotal role in driving the firm’s success and reputation in the legal sector. If you're passionate about property law and looking for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development
Competitive salary package
Career advancement opportunities
Incentives and benefits

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years PQE in Commercial Property Law.
  • Ability to supervise and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct own matters independently and supervise colleagues.
  • Oversee work of Fee Earners and Assistants across offices.

Skills

Commercial Property Law
Supervisory Skills
Marketing and Business Development
Client Relationship Management

Education

Solicitor Qualification
5 years PQE

Tools

CQS
Lexcel
Land Registry

Job description

Are you a 5-year PQE Commercial Property Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Firm as a Head of Commercial Property?

Our Client, accredited with both CQS and Lexcel certifications, recently acquired by a prominent Firm ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is in search of a Solicitor to join them as Head of the Commercial Property team for their Northern Offices.

The Firm has been dedicated to serving the community for over fifty years with over 30 offices Nationwide. Offering services across a wide spectrum of conveyancing services, including property sales and purchases, remortgaging, as well as the acquisition and disposal of land, plots, and units.

This presents a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and forward-thinking Firm, where career advancement and personal growth are encouraged. In this role, you will play a key part in promoting, overseeing, and enhancing the team handling property matters across all office locations.

What will be expected of you?

  1. A Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE
  2. To conduct own matters independently and to supervise colleagues across their Northern offices as necessary
  3. To oversee the work of the Fee Earners and Assistants, and across other offices as necessary
  4. To liaise with other teams regarding the department’s needs; to include, Staffing, IT, Training, Finances
  5. To assist with Marketing and Business Development activities
  6. Experience dealing with CQS and Lexcel along with overseeing Lender Panel and Land Registry requirements
  7. Delivering a timely and high-quality service to clients while maintaining a motivated team

The Firm:
Our client maintains an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality services and attention to all clients, a value shared by every staff member. With a loyal and extensive client base developed over the years, spanning family, childcare, property, and private client matters, the firm attracts business from across the region and beyond. Almost all new work for the firm originates from existing clients or recommendations, reflecting the exceptional service provided by the team. Offering the people on a Nationwide basis top-notch legal advice, professionalism, and integrity, the firm continues to enhance its reputation as one of the most respected law firms in the county.
In return, the Firm offers a competitive salary package and a range of other benefits, including ongoing training and development and many other incentives.


Vacancy Reference number: 36999
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