Head of Department (Commercial Property)

Commercial Property Solicitor / Potential Head of Department

Essex | Hybrid Working Available | Full-Time

About the Firm

My client is a well-established and highly regarded Legal 500 law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand within the Commercial Property team, the firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Property Solicitor to join the department at an exciting stage of its development. The team is currently extremely busy and turning work away, creating a genuine opportunity for someone looking to make a visible impact within a growing practice.

This opportunity would suit either:

• a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, or
• a more senior individual with the capability and ambition to progress into a potential Head of Department role.

About the Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion, including:

• Commercial leases and landlord & tenant matters
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Asset management work
• General commercial property transactions
• Client relationship management and business development

The role offers genuine scope for leadership responsibilities and departmental growth for the right individual.

About You

• Ideally 2–3+ years’ experience within Commercial Property
• Qualified Solicitor preferred
• Proven ability to independently manage a commercial property caseload
• Strong technical and client-facing skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Leadership or supervisory experience advantageous for those interested in the Head of Department pathway

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary from £60,000+ with flexibility for an exceptional senior/HOD-level candidate (circa £80,000)
• Hybrid working available (typically 1–2 days from home following onboarding/probation)
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Established pipeline of quality work from day one
• Genuine long-term progression opportunity, including potential Head of Department position

The firm is keen to hire as soon as possible and welcomes applications from ambitious Commercial Property lawyers looking for strong quality work, progression and the opportunity to help shape a growing department.