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 others 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 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 individual’s 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.
