Head of Commercial Property

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Head of Commercial Property

Location: Swindon
Firm: Leading Regional Law Firm
Salary: Competitive & commensurate with experience

A fantastic opportunity to lead and grow a Commercial Property department within a highly regarded regional law firm. This role is suited to an experienced department head or a senior Commercial Property solicitor who feels ready to take the next step into leadership.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic senior hire where you will have real influence over the direction and success of the Commercial Property offering in Swindon. You will be supported by collaborative partners and benefit from an established client base, while being given the autonomy to shape and grow the department.

The Role

As Head of Commercial Property, you will:

Lead and develop the Commercial Property team in Swindon

Take responsibility for the performance and growth of the department

Manage a hands-on fee earning caseload

Build and strengthen relationships with clients and professional referrers

Play a key role in business development and strategic planning

Work closely with partners and senior management

The Work

You will advise on a broad range of Commercial Property matters, including:

Acquisitions, disposals and refinancing

Commercial leases, renewals, negotiations, sub-letting and surrenders

Conditional contracts, options, promotion and development agreements

Deeds of easement

Landlord and tenant matters

About You

You will be:

A qualified Solicitor with strong Commercial Property experience

Either: Currently leading a team or department, or A senior lawyer ready to step up into a leadership role

Commercially minded with business development capability

A confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style

Committed to high standards of client care, risk management and compliance

What's on Offer

A senior leadership role with autonomy and influence

Clear career progression and long-term opportunity

A well-established client base and strong professional network

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property lawyer seeking a clear leadership role within a respected regional firm, offering both stability and scope for growth.

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Location:
Swindon
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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