Commercial Property Solicitor (Legal Director)

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid work

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

eNL Legal in Staffordshire seeks a Commercial Property Solicitor (Legal Director) with 5+ years PQE to lead and shape the firm's commercial property practice. You will drive high standards, manage senior client matters and influence strategic growth across locations.

You will mentor colleagues, nurture client relationships and deliver complex transactions, supported by hybrid working arrangements and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Commercial Property
• Strong technical knowledge of complex property issues
• Ability to lead teams and influence performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills
• Confident decision-maker with independent work style
• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead Commercial Property teams across locations
• Shape priorities with Head of Department and drive performance
• Provide senior guidance on complex real estate matters
• Identify opportunities and grow client relationships
• Mentor colleagues and foster a capable, motivated team

Skills

Leadership

Commercial property knowledge

Negotiation

Drafting

Strategic decision making

Team development

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor (Legal Director), Staffordshire, 5+ Years PQE, £90,000+ (DOE) - Lead with expertise. Build lasting relationships. Shape the future of this Commercial Property team. Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor ready to make your mark at a senior leadership level? Do you have the vision to grow a successful team, the expertise to guide clients through complex transactions and the commercial drive to unlock new opportunities? JOB REF: 5858.

THE ROLE:

• Inspire and support Commercial Property teams across multiple locations, creating a positive, collaborative culture and maintaining consistently high standards.
• Work closely with the Head of Department to shape priorities, improve performance and contribute to the wider commercial objectives of the firm, stepping in to provide leadership when needed.
• Provide senior-level guidance on complex commercial real estate matters, helping colleagues navigate challenges and deliver effective outcomes for clients.
• Use your market knowledge, professional connections and commercial instincts to identify opportunities, strengthen existing relationships and attract new business.
• Encourage the growth of colleagues through mentoring, knowledge-sharing and effective leadership, helping to build a capable and motivated team.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Commercial Property Solicitors with a minimum of 5 Years PQE
• Strong technical knowledge and the judgement to advise on sophisticated property issues and support colleagues with complex cases.
• A proven ability to lead teams, influence performance and bring out the best in others.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills, alongside a practical and solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to make informed decisions, work independently and balance strategic responsibilities with client needs.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive renumeration package
• Flexible and hybrid working, depending on the needs of the role and team.
• Health and wellbeing support

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate