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~ A well-established telecommunications company based in Berkshire is seeking a Head of Legal – Property and Estates. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, with 10–15 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and a strong background in commercial property law, gained through private practice and/or in-house roles.
We are looking for an experienced legal professional with a proven track record of managing legal functions within fast-paced, technology-driven environments. This is a senior leadership role, requiring someone who can oversee a complex legal function, drive strategic initiatives, and lead through change with confidence and clarity.
The role will be responsible for establishing a strong property legal function, developing and defining the legal strategy for the property legal area, and developing the estates and acquisition strategy for the business from a legal perspective to ensure the estate is managed and controlled to support the company's strategic growth.
Stakeholder Management and Delivery
~ People Management
~ External Law Firm Management
~ Professional qualification to practice English law (e.g., Experience handling Commercial Property with high volume / transactional deals
~ Experience leading a complex legal function and managing change effectively
~ Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop innovative strategic solutions
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