Head of Corporate in Hampshire

Role – Head of Company Commercial Department Salary – tbc on application Benefits – The Blackstone benefit scheme including the employee bonus scheme About Us and the role: The award-winning team at Blackstone solicitors are looking for a Head of Corporate Law to play a strategic and operational leadership role in driving the firm’s corporate legal services. This includes managing a team of solicitors, supervising casework, overseeing the development and delivery of legal services to corporate clients, and maintaining and growing their own portfolio of clients. This individual will be instrumental in enhancing the firm’s corporate law capabilities, ensuring service excellence, compliance, and the professional development of the team. They will play a key part in business development and will uphold and reflect the firm’s values and reputation for excellence in client service. We are a reputable law firm based in Hale, Cheshire with a dedicated team of 50 plus staff members and growing, providing exceptional legal services to our clients. You will report directly into the owner and Managing Director if the Business and will be part of the senior leadership team delivering the businesses growth strategies and ambitions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a team of corporate solicitors and paralegals, including performance management, supervision, and mentorship. Oversee complex casework and provide technical guidance. Recruit, retain, and develop high-calibre legal talent within the team. Conduct regular team meetings, 121’s, encourage collaboration, and foster a positive working culture. Client Management able to manage competing priorities effectively. Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to excellence. Key Values for Success: At Blackstone Solicitors, we pride ourselves on delivering sharp, strategic legal advice with a personal touch, quickly and efficiently. As Head of Corporate Law, you are expected to embody and promote the following values: Empathy: A keen understanding of clients’ pain points, allowing for better tailored solutions from our solicitors that will resonate with their specific legal challenges. You should deliver a responsive, tailored, and forward-thinking service to corporate clients. Tenacity: The resilience and determination to overcome barriers and achieve the best outcomes for clients, team and the business. To have the persistence to follow up and move past setbacks. Adaptability: The legal requirements of our clients are very individual, so broadening your understanding of our legal services and the solutions that could be offered working with our solicitor teams to meet the client needs is critical. Excellence: Strive for outstanding results in every matter and continuously look for improvements in service delivery. Work across teams and practice areas to deliver seamless service and contribute to a cohesive, respectful workplace Integrity: Trust is key in the legal industry and here at Blackstone, the Head of Corporate should uphold the highest standards of ethical practice and act in the best interests of clients and the firm.Accountability: Take ownership of performance, both as a leader and as a fee earner, with transparency and dedication. Communication: The ability to influence and convince prospective clients to act and appoint Blackstone. Utilise this value and skill to drive growth for the firm and the department through innovation, leadership, and strategic vision. The Blackstone employee benefits scheme: Health and Wellbeing benefits Employee bonus scheme providing up to an additional 10% of your salary annually (T