Head Of Department Corporate & Commercial Law

Head of Department - Corporate & Commercial Law Solicitor

• Location: Farnham, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
• Salary: Circa £60-85,000 – 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.