Company Commercial Solicitor

Company Commercial Solicitor / Head of Department
Gloucestershire

Join a well-established Gloucestershire law firm with offices in Stroud and Gloucester in a senior leadership opportunity within a thriving Company Commercial department, offering the chance to shape strategy, develop a high performing team, and play a central role in the firm's continued growth.

The role

This is a key role where you will take ownership of the Company Commercial department.

• Set and deliver the strategic vision for the department
• Lead, mentor and develop a team
• Manage a high-quality caseload including M&A, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, restructures, joint ventures and governance matters
• Act as a trusted advisor to SMEs, owner managed businesses and high value commercial clients
• Drive business development activity
• Play a central role in firm-wide strategy

What experience is required

• Qualified Solicitor circa 8+ years PQE in company commercial or corporate law
• Proven experience managing complex transactional and advisory matters
• Strong track record in business development and generating new client work
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers or legal teamsn
• Commercially astute with strong strategic and operational thinking skills
• Ambition to take on a senior leadership role and make a significant impact at firm level

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a strategic Head of Department role within a growing and ambitious firm where you can genuinely shape strategy, culture, and success.