Head of Commercial Real Estate

Michael Page Legal; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Basingstoke seeks a Head of Commercial Real Estate to lead a capable team and manage a diverse caseload. The role focuses on strategic growth and collaboration on property transactions. Ideal candidates will be solicitors with over 7 years' PQE in commercial real estate and proven leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive culture

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and develop a growing team.
• Oversee and grow a busy caseload in commercial real estate.
• Collaborate with corporate colleagues on transaction properties.
• Drive business development and expand department reach.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial real estate expertise

Communication

Networking and relationship building

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to head a Commercial Real Estate department within a well established law firm. Based in the Hampshire, you'll drive strategic growth, lead a capable team and oversee a diverse and high quality caseload while shaping the department's long term direction.

Client Details

Our client is a well established regional law firm known for delivering high quality, pragmatic advice to businesses across multiple sectors.

Description

The Head of Commercial Real Estate will be:

• Managing, supervising and developing a growing team, ensuring high quality delivery and efficient workflows.
• Overseeing and growing a busy caseload across core commercial real estate matters.
• Collaborating with corporate colleagues on property aspects of wider transactions, including due diligence.
• Driving business development initiatives and building strong relationships to expand the department's reach.

Profile

The Head of Commercial Real Estate should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 7+ years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• A proven leader with experience supervising or managing a team.
• An excellent communicator with strong networking and relationship‑building capability.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• A supportive culture
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working options