Legal Director

HCR Law; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Director with significant experience in commercial property. The role involves managing commercial property matters, developing knowledge within the team, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and have strong client management skills. This full-time position can be based in Cheltenham or other regional offices, offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial property law.
• Excellent technical and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of commercial property issues.
• Develop knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to business development and marketing.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Collaborative work

Client relationship management

Technical ability

Drafting skills

Teamwork

Strong commercial acumen

Proactive and organized

Job description

Overview

Our Commercial Property team is recruiting a Legal Director to join the team. We are a leading Top 50 law firm with one of the largest and most respected Real Estate teams in the country. The team focuses on a mixture of commercial property work, city-centre locations to rural development, and small shops to major London offices, with experience on projects including nursing homes, factories, pubs, hotels and schools. This position would be working across the Thames Valley, London and Cheltenham region, and could be based in any of these offices.

Responsibilities

• Have in depth experience on a range of issues across the breadth of commercial property
• Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within commercial property, working collaboratively with colleagues across the whole team to share knowledge
• Contribute to business development opportunities and identify networking opportunities internally and externally, marketing and cross selling
• Supporting and training junior members of the team

What we’re looking for / About You

• Significant commercial property experience
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships
• Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail

About Us

Benefits of working with us include Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, sight tests / glasses discounts, car loans, Scottish Widows Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays), bonus scheme, electric vehicle scheme, Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal, Cycle to Work scheme, Life Assurance, 1/3 gym membership contribution, and flu vaccinations.

We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a supportive and inclusive workplace that recognises and nurtures talent. We are armed forces-friendly. We welcome applications and are happy to discuss any adjustments needed to support your application.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team handles recruitment across the firm. We work with a Preferred Supplier List; agencies invited to submit candidates are those we deem appropriate. Unsolicited CVs may not be considered and no fees will apply unless there is a formal arrangement.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice