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.

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.

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

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

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

• 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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