Oculus Legal Group
Commercial Property Solicitor
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New Role - Head of Commercial Property - Leicester
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you're already leading a team and looking for a firm that will give you the autonomy, support and platform to make a real impact.
A leading multi-office law firm in Leicester is looking to appoint a Head of Real Estate to lead and continue the growth of its highly regarded department.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm with an outstanding reputation, a collaborative culture and genuine commitment to work-life balance. You'll inherit a strong, established caseload from day one, meaning there is no following required, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent client service and developing the team.
The Role
As Head of Department, you will play a key role in the strategic development of the Real Estate team while managing a varied and high-quality caseload, including:
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- Secured Lending, Finance and Commercial Bridging Loans
- Commercial Leases
- Acquisitions and disposals of Commercial Property and Land
- Development work, including Overage Agreements, Option Agreements, Pre-Emption Agreements and Exclusivity Agreements
- Applications for adverse possession and prescriptive easements in respect of both registered and unregistered land
- Advising a broad range of commercial clients, investors, developers and lenders
You'll work closely with the firm's leadership team, mentor junior lawyers and play an integral role in shaping the future of the department.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
- An established caseload from day one, with no client following required
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious firm
- Flexible and hybrid working
- High-quality work with an established client base
- A supportive, collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised and valued
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Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas closure days and loyalty holidays
- Buy and Sell Holiday Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Electric Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Birthday day off
- Long Service Awards
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Flexible and Hybrid Working
- Virtual GP appointments
- Company Sick Pay
- Complimentary Will
- Annual paid volunteering day for charity work
- Employee discounts on legal services
- Enhanced eye care
If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity or would like to arrange a confidential discussion, please get in touch:
Ellie Marshall
📧 ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com
📞 07383 821952
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