Head of Commercial Property – Solicitor (5+ PQE)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced commercial property solicitor to lead and develop their Commercial Property department. This senior appointment offers the chance to oversee a thriving, long-established practice area, with the autonomy to shape the team, influence strategy, and drive future growth.

As an employee-owned firm, our client are proud of their reputation for high-quality work and exceptional client care. Their structure supports genuine collaboration and shared purpose, creating a professional, progressive, and inclusive working environment.

The Role

As Head of Commercial Property, you will lead the department while managing a diverse and high-quality caseload. You will help build, support, and mentor the team, supported by a steady flow of work and strong existing client relationships.

Your caseload will include:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals

• Commercial leases and landlord/tenant matters

• Development transactions, including options and overage agreements

• Agricultural and land-related matters

• Refinancing and investment portfolio work

Alongside fee-earning, you will contribute to business development, support junior team members, and play an active role within the wider firm.

About You

You will be a solicitor with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in commercial property and ready to step into a leadership role. Confident, commercially aware, and client-focused, you will bring a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The department is well-established and busy, but the team is ready for someone to lead, shape, and develop it. We welcome fresh ideas and value individuals who want to influence how the department evolves in the years ahead.

This role will suit someone who values autonomy, enjoys collaboration, and wants to work in a firm where people and culture truly matter.

Benefits

• A senior leadership role within a respected, forward-thinking firm

• Hybrid working (once settled into the role)

• Competitive salary plus profit share

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

• Three additional days’ leave over Christmas

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Health plan

• Pension scheme

• Birthday gift

• Quarterly company social events

• A collaborative, inclusive culture

• The opportunity to be part of an employee-owned firm where your voice matters

Additional Company Benefits

• Profit share entitlement after 6 months

• Influence over the firm’s direction as an employee-owner

• Ability to carry forward unused annual leave

• 3 extra days off at Christmas (office closure)

• Employee Assistance Programme, including dental, optical, flu jab, diagnostic, complementary therapies, and Virtual GP services

• Generous discounts on legal fees across all departments

• Free 24/7 confidential advice, support, and counselling

• Company pension scheme with Nest

• Clear career development and progression plans, including study leave and funded qualifications

• In-house training and courses

• Birthday presents, quarterly social events, and a funded Christmas party

• Practising certificate costs covered

• Enhanced maternity pay

If you are ready to step into a role where you can genuinely shape the future of a key department, Themis Recruit would be delighted to hear from you.