Company: Chadwick Nott
Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:
Overview
Senior Legal Director in a leading real estate team, guiding high-value commercial property matters and complex transactions. You will lead on acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development projects while mentoring junior lawyers and driving cross-functional collaboration. The role blends strategic advisory with business development in a flexible, hybrid Cheltenham setting. This is a strategic appointment to shape the team’s future and client relationships. You will work closely with cross‑functional Real Estate and Planning teams to deliver impact.
Pay / Benefits
- Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave
- Bonus scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
Responsibilities
- Advising on acquisitions, disposals, leases and development projects
- Managing transactions across city-centre and rural locations (retail, industrial, healthcare, education)
- Providing strategic legal and commercial advice to clients
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
- Driving business development and cross-selling initiatives
- Collaborating 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
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Drafting skills
- Technical property law knowledge
- Experience with complex property transactions
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Posted: October 1st, 2026