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Head of Commercial Real Estate

qed legal
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Commercial Real Estate position offers a salary of £85,000 plus bonus and benefits, located in Basingstoke with hybrid working options available.
  • This senior leadership role requires at least 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial property law.
  • The successful candidate will lead a growing department, manage complex transactions, and oversee team development and departmental strategy.
  • Collaboration with partners and a focus on business development are key aspects of this role, along with ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • The firm promotes a supportive culture that emphasizes quality and collaboration, providing a strong platform for further growth.
Head of Commercial Real Estate - Partnership Progression PathwayLocation: Basingstoke | Hybrid Working AvailableSalary: £85,000 + Bonus + BenefitsFirm: Established Regional Firm | Senior Leadership Role | Strategic FocusAn exciting senior opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to lead a growing and successful department. Working closely with the Partner heading the wider Corporate Commercial/Commercial Real Estate team, this leadership role will combine high level fee earning with department strategy, supervision, and business development.Why Join?• A senior leadership role with scope to shape department strategy• Direct collaboration with partners and firm leadership• Opportunity to build, develop and lead a growing team• Strong existing client base and platform for further growth• Competitive salary + bonus + benefits• Supportive culture with a clear emphasis on quality and collaborationThe Role As Head of Department, you’ll:• Lead and manage the Commercial Real Estate team• Handle complex transactions alongside the wider team and partners• Oversee work allocation, departmental planning, and team development• Collaborate with the Corporate team on property elements of commercial deals• Drive marketing and business development initiatives• Contribute at a strategic level through HOD and firmwide leadership meetings• Ensure compliance with quality standards, SRA regulations, and CPDWhat We're Looking For • Senior level experience in commercial property law (ideally 8+ PQE)• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a legal team• Strong technical expertise with a commercial, client-focused approach• Confident managing people, caseloads, and departmental growth• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels• A proactive mindset towards marketing and business developmentHow to ApplyFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Chris Prendergast at QED Legal or Apply via the link.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.