£80K/yr to £100K/yr
Waverley, England
Permanent, Variable

Commercial Property

Posted by Reed.

Head of Department - Commercial Property Solicitor

  • Location: Farnham, Surrey
  • Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
  • Salary: £DOE

We are seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor with over 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to head up our thriving Property Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to step into a Head of Department role at our dynamic and growing law firm.

Day to day of the role:

  • Handle a wide range of property matters including landlord & tenant work, development, real estate finance, sales, and acquisitions.
  • Supervise a dynamic team, including a newly qualified solicitor and secretarial support.
  • Work closely with the Partners of the department.
  • Utilise up-to-date case management systems to ensure an efficient and cost-effective service for clients.
  • Combine home and office working to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE.
  • Previous experience handling Commercial Property matters.
  • Strong experience in autonomously managing files, coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Previous supervision/management experience is essential.
  • Dynamic, detail-oriented, and ambitious for career progression.

Benefits:

  • 28 days annual leave for Head of Department, 25 days for fee earners, plus bank holidays and Christmas.
  • Discretionary bonus based on individual performance.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Death in Service benefit.
  • Car parking for fee earners.
  • Standard pension contributions.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.

This is a unique and rare opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join our growing practice in Surrey. We are a young, dynamic, and respected high-street practice that values a friendly and approachable team environment.

To apply for this Employment Solicitor position, please submit your CV and covering letter to our specialist legal recruitment team.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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