Head of commercial property

Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking for the next step in your career?

My client, a friendly and well established High Street firm based in Tamworth, is looking for a dedicated individual to head up their Commercial Property department and join them in their continued success and expansion.

The role

• Management of firm’s Commercial Property team, keeping the team updated as to firmwide developments on a regular basis.
• Working as part of the firm’s management team on wider issues affecting the practice and attending the monthly departmental meeting.
• To manage work allocation, supervision, and quality control in accordance with centrally agreed policies. Carrying out regular monthly review of files for inactivity.
• Leading by example - providing a positive role modelling for junior team members. Promoting excellence in work standards, client care and integrity. Inspiring other with energy and enthusiasm.
• Strategic planning of marketing activity as part of management team.
• Produce 1265 chargeable and fee earning hours per annum.
• Achieve fee earning target set annually and support the team in achieving their target.
• Manage the profitable execution of all aspects of the Firm's business within the Commercial Property team within the policy framework as set out in the business plan.
• Contribute as required to the preparation of the Firm's plans and budgets in accordance with the policies and targets set.
• Management of credit control and debt recovery within the department.
• Cross sell services across the Firm and act as appropriate.
• Enhance and improve the firm's client base by way of effective liaison with clients, both existing and future, and introducers of work.
• Produce a 12-month, 3 year and 5 year a business plan for the team identifying the potential for growth and development.
• Maintain professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• You must be a qualified Lawyer (either Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer)
• You should have 8 years’ PQE Commercial Property experience
• Up to date knowledge of Commercial Property Law
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good client relationship.
• Confidence in marketing.
• Prepare content and present at the firm’s commercial property seminars.
• You will have broad Commercial Property experience including, ideally, development, site set up, Landlord and Tenant and general commercial property transaction experience.
• Experience with AML and onboarding compliance obligations for property matters.

Benefits package includes:

• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare single cover, with the option to add spouse and children at the individuals own cost
• 27 days’ holiday per annum (plus public holidays), with the option of taking additional unpaid leave
• Hybrid working arrangements – Up to 2 days working from home, initially 1 day
• Free onsite parking

If you think this job would be suitable for you, please submit your application and we will be in touch.