Talbots Law
Regional Director - Commercial Property Solicitor
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Regional Director - Solicitor
Commercial Property
Hanley | Full Time | Permanent
Talbots Law is entering an exciting phase of growth across our Northern region, and we are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Commercial Property Solicitor to join us as a Regional Director.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape regional strategy, drive performance, and inspire teams across multiple offices. You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding our commercial property offering, while ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional client service.
You’ll be joining a thriving and well-established team with a strong market presence across the West Midlands and surrounding areas. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark, influence the direction of the department, and play a key role in the continued success of our business services offering.
Who are Talbots Law?
An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.
Today, we operate across 19 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.
We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.
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At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salaries with annual review.
- Annual tax-free* profit-share.
- 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
- Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
- Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
- Salary Extras benefits scheme.
- Medicash Health Cash Plan.
- Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
- Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
- Salary Sacrifice schemes.
What does the job involve?
- Leading and inspiring Commercial Property teams across the region, ensuring operational excellence and consistently high-quality client service.
- Driving regional performance and making strategic decisions in partnership with the Head of Department, including deputising where required.
- Providing expert oversight on complex commercial property transactions, offering technical guidance and supporting key decision-making.
- Accelerating growth by building strong networks, developing client relationships and actively contributing to new business initiatives.
- Ensuring robust compliance, risk management and the consistent application of best practice across all regional teams.
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What do you need?
- Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience across a broad range of Commercial Property transactions and related matters.
- Demonstrable technical expertise covering the full spectrum of commercial real estate work.
- Proven experience in leading teams or managing a regional operation, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Excellent communication, drafting and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence to work autonomously, make strategic decisions, and support others on complex matters.
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines, and drive performance.
- A proactive, commercially focused mindset with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional client care.
- Well-established local client connections and networks, with the ability to leverage and grow these relationships.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, with the drive and vision to develop new and existing workstreams and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
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