Head of Legal (Property & Estates) England and Wales Qualified 10-15 Years PQE - UK Experience Perm Theale\Reading | Hybrid You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship A well-established telecommunications company based in the Berkshire area 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. The successful candidate will have experience handling high-volume transactional matters and leading teams of lawyers. 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 to establish a strong property legal function, develop and define the legal strategy for the property legal area, Develop and define the estates and acquisition strategy for the business from a legal perspective to ensure that the estate is managed and controlled to the optimal level which is capable of supporting the strategic growth of the business Key Responsibilities Departmental Direction and Objectives Governance Stakeholder Management and Delivery People Management External Law Firm Management Extended Leadership Team, Communication & Collaboration Problem solving and Innovation Minimum Requirements Professional qualification to practice English law (e.g. solicitor/Barrister) 10-15 years of PQE – UK Experience Experience handling Commercial Property with high volume /transactional deals Experience in leading a complex legal function, and able to manage change effectively Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with excellent judgement and analytical skills. Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to think “outside the box” and develop innovative strategic solutions. Experience working with senior stakeholders and Boards Should you be keen, please click on Apply or email me directly on: Cordelia.DuPlessis@projectpeople.com