A well-established law firm is looking for a senior solicitor to head up the commercial property department at their Bedford office.  The successful candidate will be expected to lead the team and expand its size by developing relationships with existing clients and expanding reach by developing marketing strategies to raise the department's profile.
 
Applicants should have:
 
·A minimum of 7 years' PQE in comm prop work.
 
·A good knowledge of acting for both landlord and tenant, including in relation to matters and the landlord and tenant act 1954, and ancillary legislation.
·The ability to deal with the grant and assignment of commercial leases.
·Knowledge of acting for developers, both in relation to site acquisition (including options, overage, and site assembly), and subsequently dealing with setting up sites ready for sale.
The post is full-time, permanent and salary levels will be negotiable depending on experience but will be "up to around 100k per annum for the perfect candidate."