Head of Commercial Property

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to lead and shape a growing team. The role combines hands-on management with strategic development, focusing on client relationships and revenue growth.

You will oversee a busy caseload, recruit and mentor staff, and work closely with the Board to drive the department towards partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in Commercial Property.
• Experience handling complex commercial property transactions.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Track record in business development and client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Commercial Property team.
• Oversee recruitment, training and development of colleagues.
• Handle a varied caseload including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development and refinancing.
• Build and maintain strong client, agent and professional contacts.
• Collaborate with Marketing/BD to generate opportunities and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Commercial property transactions

Team management

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to take the lead of a growing Commercial Property team in the West Midlands.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to manage and develop a team, build strong client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

Alongside managing your own varied caseload, you will have genuine influence over the direction of the team, with strong exposure to the Board and a clear opportunity for progression towards Partnership for the right candidate.

The Role

• Leading, managing and developing the Commercial Property team
• Managing recruitment, training and ongoing development of colleagues
• Handling a varied caseload including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development and refinancing
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agents and professional contacts
• Working alongside the Marketing and Business Development team to generate new opportunities
• Developing and implementing business development strategies to grow the department
• Monitoring departmental performance and working towards billing targets
• Maintaining high professional, regulatory and client service standards

About You

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor who combines strong technical ability with proven leadership and business development experience.

• Qualification as a Solicitor
• 6+ years' PQE in Commercial Property
• Strong experience handling complex commercial property transactions
• Previous experience managing, supervising or developing a team
• A proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• The ability to manage a busy caseload alongside departmental responsibilities