Head of Commercial Property | Salaried Partner | Norwich

Ready to take the lead in a well-established Commercial Property team, shape its future direction and become a key figure in the Norwich legal market?

We are working with a well established Norfolk law firm looking to appoint a Head of Commercial Property at salaried Partner level. This is an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor who enjoys a broad range of work and is ready to take on a leadership role within a friendly, collaborative firm.

You may already be heading up a department, or you could be a senior solicitor with people management responsibilities who is ready for the next step. Either way, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of an established team, develop its people and play a central part in the continued growth of the department.

The opportunity

There is already a team and a good flow of work in place, so this is not about starting from scratch. You will take responsibility for the department, managing your own varied caseload while overseeing and developing the wider team.

The work covers a broad range of commercial property matters for clients including landowners, business owners, landlords, occupiers, developers and investors. This includes:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals.

• Development and investment work.

• Landlord and tenant matters, including leases and licences.

• Refinancing and property portfolios.

• Easements and other property-related transactions.

• Working alongside the Corporate team on business and property sales and acquisitions.

You will also be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the department, including fee earning, billing, work in progress and credit control, alongside contributing to its business plan and future development.

About you

You will be an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to lead a team.

You may already be a Head of Department or Partner, or be working at Senior Associate level with experience of supervising, mentoring or managing colleagues.

You will also bring:

• A broad background in commercial property work, with the ability to manage matters from instruction through to completion.

• Experience of leading, supporting and developing legal professionals and support staff.

• Strong client care and relationship-building skills.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of departmental financial performance.

• Business development and networking experience.

• The ability to balance your own caseload with the demands of managing a team.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a chance to step into a salaried Partner role with an established team, a varied workload and the opportunity to make a real contribution to the direction of the department.

You will have the scope to develop the team, build relationships across the Norwich market and raise the profile of the firm's commercial property offering, while working within a firm that places genuine importance on its people and collaborative culture.

What's on offer?

The firm is keen to support its people and offers a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Additional self-care days each year.

• Paid office closure days over Christmas.

• Bupa healthcare cash plan.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Agile and flexible working policy.

• Personal Development Plans to support your career.

• Wellbeing Champions and wider wellbeing initiatives.

• Staff events and an active social committee.

About the firm

This is one of the larger legal practices in the region, with its head office in Norwich and a strong presence across Norfolk through a network of local offices.

The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services and encourages its teams to work collaboratively, providing clients with a friendly and personable service.