Head of Commercial Property Solicitor

Puro Associates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to lead their commercial property function and grow their client base. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial property and possess strong business development and leadership skills. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to work within a supportive team that prioritizes quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist looking for a dynamic and professional environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for leadership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial property.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in property work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial property function, including limited company and complex transactions.
• Manage your own fee-earning caseload while supporting and mentoring the wider property team.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the commercial client base.
• Ensure compliance and best practice across the property function.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Client relationship skills

Business development

Leadership skills

Job description

Our client, a firm ranked highly among top UK solicitors, is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to lead and grow their commercial property offering.

The role is ideal for someone who thrives on complex transactions, business development, and leadership, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. You will have the opportunity to develop a growing commercial property function within a supportive, client–focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial property function, including limited company and complex transactions.
• Manage your own fee–earning caseload while supporting and mentoring the wider property team.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the commercial client base.
• Ensure compliance and best practice across the property function.

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience in commercial property.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in property work.

Why This Role

• Hybrid working to support a flexible work–life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing commercial property function.
• Work within a client–focused team that prioritises quality over quantity.
• Fantastic firm, with an excellent culture and reputation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial property specialist to combine leadership, complex work, and flexibility in a supportive and professional environment.