Legal Director, Commercial Property (8+ PQE) – Cheltenham

Overview

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer role leading in a top Real Estate practice in Cheltenham. You will steer high-value acquisitions, disposals, leases and development projects, guiding cross-location transactions and mentoring junior lawyers. The role blends legal strategy with business development, collaborating with Real Estate and Planning teams to shape the department’s future. A flexible, hybrid setup supports senior leadership and strategic client management. You will help drive growth and maintain market-leading client service.

Pay / Benefits

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development projects
• Manage transactions across city-centre and rural locations (retail, industrial, healthcare, education)
• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to clients
• Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team
• Drive business development and cross-selling initiatives
• Collaborate across the wider Real Estate and Planning teams

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in commercial property law
• Strong technical ability and drafting skills
• Proven experience managing complex transactions and client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial acumen and a proactive mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team success
• Organised, detail-oriented approach with leadership capability

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• collaborative mindset
• leadership capability
• strong drafting skills
• technical property law expertise
• managing complex transactions

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