Commercial Property - Reed : Job Details

Head of Department - Commercial Property Solicitor

• Location: Farnham, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
• Salary: £DOE

We are seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor with over 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to head up our thriving Property Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to step into a Head of Department role at our dynamic and growing law firm.

Day to day of the role:

• Handle a wide range of property matters including landlord & tenant work, development, real estate finance, sales, and acquisitions.
• Supervise a dynamic team, including a newly qualified solicitor and secretarial support.
• Work closely with the Partners of the department.
• Utilise up-to-date case management systems to ensure an efficient and cost-effective service for clients.
• Combine home and office working to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE.
• Previous experience handling Commercial Property matters.
• Strong experience in autonomously managing files, coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Previous supervision/management experience is essential.
• Dynamic, detail-oriented, and ambitious for career progression.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave for Head of Department, 25 days for fee earners, plus bank holidays and Christmas.
• Discretionary bonus based on individual performance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Car parking for fee earners.
• Standard pension contributions.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

This is a unique and rare opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join our growing practice in Surrey. We are a young, dynamic, and respected high-street practice that values a friendly and approachable team environment.

To apply for this Employment Solicitor position, please submit your CV and covering letter to our specialist legal recruitment team.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.