Head of Department - Corporate & Commercial Law Solicitor
* Location: Farnham, Surrey
* Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
* Salary: Circa £60-65,000 – depending on experience
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Corporate & Commercial Law to lead our department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a strong background in corporate and commercial legal practice. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual who can drive the department forward, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm.
Day to day of the role:
* Oversee the Corporate & Commercial Law department, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with the firm’s objectives.
* Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, contracts, and compliance.
* Drive business development activities, identifying new opportunities and promoting the firm’s services.
* Supervise a dynamic team, including a newly qualified solicitor and secretarial support.
* Work closely with the Partners of the department.
* Utilise up-to-date case management systems to ensure an efficient and cost-effective service for clients.
* Combine home and office working to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE.
* Previous experience handling Corporate & Commercial Law matters.
* Strong experience in autonomously managing files, coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
* Previous supervision/management experience is essential.
* Dynamic, detail-oriented, and ambitious for career progression.
Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave for Head of Department, 25 days for fee earners, plus bank holidays and Christmas.
* Discretionary bonus based on individual performance.
* Private medical insurance.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Car parking for fee earners.
* Standard pension contributions.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
This is a unique and rare opportunity for an experienced COCO Solicitor to join our growing practice in Surrey. We are a young, dynamic, and respected high-street practice that values a friendly and approachable team environment.
To apply for this Employment Solicitor position, please submit your CV and covering letter to our specialist legal recruitment team.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.