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Posted 02 August, 2026

Partner/Head Of Commercial Property

Origin Legal
Colchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Are you an experienced Commercial Property lawyer ready to lead an established and highly successful team?

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A well regarded and ambitious Essex law firm is seeking an accomplished Commercial Property lawyer with at least 8 years post qualification experience to head its thriving Commercial Property department in Essex.

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This is far more than a fee earning role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of a successful department, lead a talented team and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth.

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The role includes:

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  • Leading and developing a team of six Commercial Property lawyers
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  • Supervising, mentoring and supporting colleagues at different stages of their careers
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  • Managing a department with an annual turnover of approximately £1 million
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  • Handling a broad range of high quality Commercial Property work for an established client base
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  • Working closely with the firm’s leadership team to drive strategic growth and business development
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The successful candidate will:

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  • Have at least 8 years post qualification experience in Commercial Property
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  • Be an experienced people manager or someone ready to step into a significant leadership position
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  • Have strong technical expertise across a broad range of Commercial Property matters
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  • Enjoy mentoring others and building high performing teams
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  • Be commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills
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In return you will join a progressive and supportive law firm with an outstanding reputation, a loyal client base and genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business.

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Skills

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  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Property Law
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  • Landlord/Tenant Matters
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  • Landlord Tenant Law
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  • Property Finance
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  • Commercial Real Estate Development
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  • Management
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