Head of Commercial Property

Overview

As Head of Commercial Property in Swindon, you lead the regional team and shape the department’s future. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on client engagement, driving growth and high‑quality service. You work closely with partners to steer business development and broaden the client network. This role offers autonomy, impact, and a clear path to senior leadership within a growing regional practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Senior leadership role with progression potential
• Collaborative, supportive working culture
• Opportunity to shape a key practice area
• Strong professional network and loyal client base

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Swindon commercial property team
• Manage a varied caseload: acquisitions, disposals, refinancing
• Oversee commercial leases, renewals, sub-lettings, and surrenders
• Handle development agreements, conditional contracts, options, and promotions
• Prepare deeds of easement and landlord/tenant matters
• Build and nurture a network of clients and referrers
• Contribute to firm-wide business development strategy and growth plans

Key requirements

• 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property law
• Proven experience managing and mentoring legal teams
• Strong track record in business development
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to make a lasting impact in a growing regional practice

• commercially astute
• confident leadership
• strong communication
• acquisitions
• disposals
• refinancing

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