Overview
Head of Commercial Property – 8+ years PQE – Strategic Leadership Role
Location: South Wales (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 – £115,000 depending on experience
Chadwick Nott is working with a progressive and expanding law firm on a rare opportunity for a senior commercial property solicitor to lead and grow a strategically vital department. This is a high-impact leadership role offering autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the future of the firm’s real estate offering.
The Role
As Head of Commercial Property, you’ll be responsible for leading one of the firm’s most important practice areas. Key responsibilities include:
- Setting the vision, structure, and performance standards for the Commercial Property team
- Managing a caseload of high-value and complex commercial property transactions
- Driving business development and building strong client relationships across regional and national markets
- Contributing to firm-wide strategy as part of the senior leadership team
- Mentoring junior solicitors and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
- Representing the firm at industry events, professional forums, and networking opportunities
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:
- 8+ years PQE in commercial property law (England & Wales qualified)
- Proven leadership experience and commercial acumen
- A successful track record in business development and client retention
- Deep technical expertise across a full range of commercial property matters
- Confidence in presenting at board level and managing departmental performance
- A strategic mindset and entrepreneurial approach to growth
Working Arrangements
- The firm offers hybrid working with flexibility. A strong office presence is expected for leadership and supervision, with occasional travel to other regional offices.
Benefits
This senior leadership role includes a comprehensive package:
- Starting salary above market rate, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- Private office space and dedicated parking
- Company mobile, laptop, and full IT support for hybrid working
- Clear career development pathway with strategic influence at board level
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £85000 – £115000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
