Head of Company Commercial Department

Location: Stroud or Gloucester (with hybrid working)
Firm: WSP Solicitors
Level: Senior Management Team

Role Overview

WSP Solicitors is seeking an exceptional Head of Company Commercial to lead and grow our ambitious Company Commercial department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer to step into a strategic leadership role within an established, forward‑thinking Gloucestershire firm.

As a Board-backed leader, you will shape the future of the department, driving its strategy, mentoring future talent, expanding our client base, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional legal services that reflect WSP’s commitment to making life less complicated for our clients.

If you are an accomplished company commercial solicitor ready to influence firm-wide direction and take ownership of a growing practice area, this could be the defining next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in the success, development, and visibility of Company Commercial at WSP. Your core responsibilities will include:

Departmental Leadership & Strategy

• Setting and delivering the strategic vision for the Company Commercial department in alignment with the firm’s wider growth plans.
• Leading, motivating, and nurturing a team of solicitors, trainees, and support staff.
• Implementing robust workflows, quality standards, and compliance processes.

Client Advisory & Complex Work

• Managing your own high-quality caseload including M&A, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and governance matters.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high‑value commercial clients across Gloucestershire and beyond.
• Ensuring exceptional service delivery that strengthens WSP’s reputation for clarity, approachability, and expertise.

Business Development & Profile Building

• Proactively developing new client relationships and nurturing existing ones to drive departmental revenue.
• Collaborating with the Marketing and BD to identify opportunities, attend networking events, and represent the firm externally.
• Playing a central role in firm-wide business development initiatives and strategic projects.

People Development & Mentoring

• Supervising junior lawyers, providing continual feedback, and supporting career development through coaching and structured progression paths.
• Building a collaborative, high‑performing departmental culture.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a senior legal professional who brings a blend of technical excellence, commercial acumen, and inspiring leadership. You will ideally have:

• 8+ years PQE in corporate or commercial law with a strong background in managing complex matters.
• A proven track record of business development, client relationship management, and generating new work.
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers or supervising a team.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to drive operational improvement.
• An approachable, collaborative style aligned with WSP’s values and people-first culture.
• Ambition, confidence, and the desire to make a significant impact at leadership level.

What WSP Offers

WSP Solicitors is proud to be a supportive, modern, and people‑centred firm. We offer:

Competitive Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with seniority
• Bonus & incentive schemes
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Corporate healthcare plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Full Christmas shutdown
• Free parking
• Long-service awards
• Staff discounts on legal services

Culture & Career Development

• Genuine investment in your development, including leadership and management training
• A collaborative environment where your voice matters at Board level
• Opportunities to shape firm‑wide initiatives and influence organisational direction
• A supportive, friendly culture where professional excellence is matched with work–life balance

WSP is proud of its long-standing history in Gloucestershire, its strong community presence, and its reputation for clarity, approachability, and legal expertise. You will be joining a firm that combines modern ambition with traditional client care.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead a growing department and contribute to the continued success of an award‑nominated Gloucestershire law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@wspsolicitors.com.

For an initial confidential conversation, feel free to contact Rozy Tejrar or visit our careers hub at wspsolicitors.com.