Senior Commercial Property Solicitor – Head of Department Opportunity - 1353536

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid 

Basic Salary: Up to £100k (DOE)

Location: North Yorkshire

The Company and Role Purpose: 

Harte Recruitment is partnering with a successful Yorkshire law firm to appoint an experienced Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Head of Department Opportunity).

The Package:

• Up to £100k (DOE)
• Leadership role with real influence
• Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 WFH with opportunity to be flexible
• High-value, varied Commercial Property caseload
• Multi-office role across Yorkshire
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow the department
• Supportive leadership team within a growing business known for exceptional client service

As Senior Commercial Property Solicitor or Head of Department, you'll lead the division while continuing to advise on complex commercial property matters. Alongside managing your own high-quality caseload, you'll mentor the team, strengthen client relationships and help drive the firm's continued growth.

The Person:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Commercial Property Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
• Has leadership or departmental management experience
• Has strong technical knowledge across acquisitions, disposals, leases and development work
• Is commercially minded and confident building client relationships
• Enjoys mentoring, developing people and leading by example

The Senior Commercial Property Solicitor - Head of Department Role:

• Lead and develop the Commercial Property team
• Manage complex commercial property transactions
• Oversee quality, compliance and matter progression
• Support business development and win new work
• Build long-term client relationships
• Work closely with other legal teams to deliver exceptional client service
• Drive departmental performance and future growth