Head of Commercial Property – Sr Solicitor (3+ PQE Considered)

Overview

In this leadership role you will oversee a commercial property practice within a growing department. You will manage a diverse caseload while guiding junior colleagues and collaborating with senior solicitors, an associate, and paralegal. The position combines high-level advisory work with department development and cross-team support. You will shape capability through strategic input and client-focused service, contributing to the firm’s growth in Bristol.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• hybrid working available
• Bristol office location
• equal opportunities employer
• career development opportunities
• competitive salary (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition and disposal of freehold/leasehold property
• Represent landlords/tenants on grants of new leases
• Handle assignments and lease renewals
• Support development projects including lease schemes
• Advise on overage and land option agreements
• Provide property support to corporate team on business/share sales
• Support litigation team on property matters
• Operate under director-level supervision while helping shape the department

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in commercial property
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong client and professional relationships
• Excellent drafting and legal analysis
• Confidence managing a busy caseload
• Strong teamwork skills, especially with junior colleagues
• Excellent project and time management
• Practical, commercial approach

• strong communication
• relationship building
• team collaboration
• commercial property law
• drafting and legal analysis
• leases and lease Negotiations

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