Are you a commercial property solicitor ready to lead, grow, and make your mark? RecQuest is partnering with a well-regarded independent law firm in Chichester to appoint a Head of Commercial Property. They want someone who’s not only confident in their legal expertise but excited to shape the future of a department. This is a standout opportunity for a senior lawyer who’s ready to take the reins and lead with both vision and drive. You’ll have the freedom to grow the team, define processes, and play a central role in the firm’s strategic direction. What the role involves: - Leading on a broad range of commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development work, and landlord/tenant matters - Managing key client relationships and identifying new business opportunities - Playing a pivotal role in the department’s growth including hiring, mentoring, and shaping the commercial strategy - Collaborating with the firm’s leadership team to align legal delivery with commercial ambition - Bringing high levels of technical expertise and commercial insight to every matter What we’re looking for: - Minimum 5 years’ PQE in commercial property - Strong technical knowledge and experience handling complex transactions - A proactive, commercially minded approach with a focus on client success - Leadership capability and a desire to build and develop a high-performing team - Ambition to step into a Director level role within 6 months What’s on offer: - £95,000 starting salary - Progression to Director with salary up to £125,000 - Hybrid working options and a central Chichester office - A supportive environment that empowers entrepreneurial thinking - The chance to build something significant, not just maintain what already exists If you’re looking for a leadership role where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, this could be your ideal next step.

Kenny Solicitors focuses on Residential Conveyancing (fixed-fee property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity), as well as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate. The firm also handles Commercial Conveyancing for business property matters Their emphasis is on a simple, clear approach and “plain English” communication with clients Locations: The firm is based in Chichester with additional local offices in Eastergate, Arundel, Fareham, and Emsworth The Eastergate office serves as the head office (conveyancing-focused), while the Chichester branch (at Old Market House) covers both conveyancing and private client services Other offices support conveyancing in their areas, often by appointment (many Kenny Solicitors fee-earners work remotely, meeting clients in the Chichester office as needed) Leadership: The firm is family-run. It was founded by Louise Kenny, a licensed conveyancer who followed in her mother’s footsteps Louise is the Practice Director and “Director in Supervision” for the head office, having stepped back from day-to-day conveyancing to focus on running the business Under Louise’s leadership, the firm prides itself on personal client care and responsiveness (e.g. returning calls and being approachable) Each branch office has an appointed supervising director or senior solicitor (for example, Susanne Spurling oversees Arundel, Emma Grundy oversees Chichester) Size & Profile: Established in 2009 (incorporated 1 September 2009), Kenny Solicitors has grown into a small-to-medium firm with a team of over a dozen lawyers (including solicitors, licensed conveyancers, and legal executives) supported by a comparable number of legal secretaries and assistants. It operates as a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) licensed body (ABS) since June 2023, which has allowed non-solicitor professionals (like licensed conveyancers) to hold leadership roles. The firm’s culture is described as friendly and “human,” reflecting its family-run roots. Clients’ reviews consistently mention the approachability and personal touch of the team. (Notably, Kenny Solicitors has a perfect 5.0/5 client rating on ReviewSolicitors across hundreds of reviews.)