Commercial Property Solicitor (Head of Department)

Overview

In this role, you will lead the Birmingham commercial property practice within a national law firm, shaping how the team grows and delivers strategic value to clients. You will own the development plan, expand market share, and strengthen client relationships while collaborating across the firm. The position combines leadership, business development, and high-level transaction work to shape the firm’s property offering. A strong track record and entrepreneurial approach will help you drive growth and recruit talent.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in growing the Birmingham commercial property team
• Set and execute a department strategy to expand practice and market share
• Manage a varied commercial property caseload with complex transactions
• Develop and deepen client relationships and generate new business
• Lead, mentor and develop lawyers within the team
• Collaborate with the wider partnership to support strategic objectives and cross-referral opportunities
• Contribute to recruitment and raise the team’s Birmingham market profile

Key requirements

• Established Commercial Property Partner
• Strong technical background in commercial property
• Demonstrable track record in business development
• Ability to build and lead a successful team
• Commercially astute and results-driven
• Strong relationship-building and leadership capabilities
• Willingness to consider team moves and partner-level recruitment

• relationship-building
• leadership
• ambition
• commercial property transactions
• strategic growth planning
• team leadership and mentoring

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