Head of Department - Corporate & Commercial Law Solicitor
- Location: Farnham, Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
- Salary: Circa £60-65,000 – depending on experience
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Corporate & Commercial Law to lead our department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a strong background in corporate and commercial legal practice. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual who can drive the department forward, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm.
Day to day of the role:
- Oversee the Corporate & Commercial Law department, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with the firm's objectives.
- Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, contracts, and compliance.
- Drive business development activities, identifying new opportunities and promoting the firm's services.
- 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 Corporate & Commercial Law 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 COCO 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.