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A leading regional law firmLegal Services

Head of Commercial Real Estate

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Experience

7-15 years

Compensation

£80K - £90K per year

Posted

2w ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This strategic leadership role involves leading and managing a team within a commercial real estate department. The successful candidate will oversee a broad caseload, drive business development, and steer the department's financial performance and strategic direction for a leading regional law firm.

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Real Estate to lead a high-performing team into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a well-established department, drive strategic growth, and shape the future of a thriving commercial property practice.

The Role

  • Leading and managing a team of solicitors and support staff.

  • Overseeing a broad caseload of commercial property matters.

  • Driving business development and building strong client relationships.

  • Collaborating with the Corporate & Commercial team on complex transactions.

  • Steering the department’s financial performance and strategic direction.

About You

  • 7+ years PQE in commercial real estate.

  • Proven track record of financial success and team leadership.

  • Strong networking and client relationship skills.

  • Commercially astute with a strategic mindset.

Why Apply?

  • Join a Chambers-ranked team with a strong SME and hospitality sector focus.

  • Lead a department with a loyal client base and exciting growth potential.

  • Enjoy autonomy, support, and a collaborative culture.

Updated 2w ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Commercial Real Estate • 1+ yrs
Team Leadership • 1+ yrs
Business Development • 1+ yrs
Client Relationship Management • 1+ yrs
Networking • 1+ yrs
Strategic Planning • 1+ yrs
Financial Management • 1+ yrs
Caseload Management • 1+ yrs
Commercial Acumen • 1+ yrs

Experience

7-15 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Legal

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£80K - £90K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Employee Referral Bonus

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBasingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

A leading regional law firm

Team size

Growing team

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Real Estate to lead a high-performing team into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a well-established department, drive strategic growth, and shape the future of a thriving commercial property practice.

Head of Commercial Real Estate

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United KingdomFull Time