Partner Head of Department Commercial Property

Themis Recruit are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Head of Commercial Property Department to lead and expand a thriving commercial property department. The firm is a Top Tier firm recognised in the Legal 500. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of postqualification experience (PQE) in commercial property law with a proven track record of managing complex transactions and leading a successful team. This is a senior leadership role that requires strategic vision exceptional client management skills and the ability to drive business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management:
   

   • Provide strategic leadership to the Commercial Property Department setting and achieving departmental goals.
     
   • Supervise mentor and develop a team of solicitors paralegals and support staff.
     
   • Foster a collaborative and highperformance culture within the department.
     

2. Client Relationship Management:
   

   • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients providing highquality legal advice and support.
     
   • Act as the primary point of contact for major clients ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
     
   • Handle complex and highvalue commercial property transactions including acquisitions disposals leases and developments.
     

3. Business Development:
   

   • Develop and implement strategies to grow the commercial property practice.
     
   • Identify and pursue new business opportunities including crossselling other services of the firm.
     
   • Represent the firm at networking events conferences and industry functions to enhance the firm s profile and generate new business leads.
     

4. Legal Expertise and Practice Management:
   

   • Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of commercial property law including planning environmental issues landlord and tenant matters and property finance.
     
   • Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
     
   • Stay abreast of changes in legislation and practice ensuring compliance and advising clients accordingly.
     

5. Financial Management:
   

   • Manage the department s budget including forecasting monitoring and reporting on financial performance.
     
   • Drive profitability by improving operational efficiencies and ensuring optimal fee generation.
     
   • Oversee billing processes and manage credit control within the department.
     

6. Compliance and Risk Management:
   

   • Ensure the department complies with all regulatory and legal requirements.
     
   • Implement and maintain robust risk management practices.
     
   • Handle any complaints or issues promptly and effectively maintaining the firm s reputation.
     

Requirements

• Education: Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years PQE in commercial property law with significant experience in managing complex transactions and leading teams.
  
• Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership and management skills.
    
  • Strong client relationship management and business development abilities.
    
  • Indepth knowledge of commercial property law and related regulatory frameworks.
    
  • Excellent analytical negotiation and problemsolving skills.
    
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
    
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
    
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
    

Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive growth and innovation.
  
• Professional and approachable demeanour.
  
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  
• Commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in client service.