Job Title:
Head of Company Commercial
Location:
Flexibility on location Bedfordshire, Essex or Hertfordshire
Work Arrangements:
Hybrid – 1 day a week at home
Salary:
£75,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
Job Ref:
36903
Our Client
Established in 1971, and expansion over recent years has allowed our client to incorporate new specialisms and bring their renowned, customer-focused service to a wide area that now encompasses Essex, Hertfordshire and London. Staffed by a team of dedicated lawyers, who recognise the importance of excellent client care, they strive to deliver a personalised service tailored to the individual needs of the client. Highly regarded in their local communities, they have built up a loyal client base which spans generations. They are now looking for an experienced Head of Company Commercial to join their team in their Biggleswade, Saffron Walden or Royston offices.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be instrumental in overseeing and leading a broad range of corporate and commercial clients, personally running your own caseload capably and competently. Involvement with forecasting, fees, development & mentoring of employees, recruitment of new team members and general administration of running the function.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have significant experience (10 years plus PQE) in general company commercial matters and be ready to take the lead in growing a high-performing department. You'll be dynamic, commercially-minded, and ready to make your mark within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Client matters:
Working on corporate commercial client matters, such as business sales and purchases, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and shareholder/partnership agreements
Business development:
Assisting with marketing and business development
Knowledge base:
Contributing to the development of the firm's internal knowledge base
Performance management:
Agreeing clear objectives linked to the firm's business plan, and assessing performance and giving feedback
Compliance:
Complying with all the firm's policies and procedures including the following of financial guidelines with regard to Solicitors Accounts Rules and cash flow control on case files
Client and partner relationships:
Developing, fostering, and nurturing strong client and partner relationships
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience (10 years plus PQE) in company commercial experience
- Preferably a client following
- A blend of commercial awareness, analytical and creative thinking, partnered with a strategic mindset
- A deep understanding of business operations, finances and marketing tactics and market conditions
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to enable you to work collaboratively with key partners and clients, both within the business and externally
- Experience in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies that align with the corporate aims of the business
- Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting/billing processes
- Strong attention to detail, time management, organisational and leadership ability to guide the business to achieve business goals
For further details of this vacancy, please contact Joanne Djebara on quoting reference 36903.
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