Head of Property - Manchester Amazing opportunity to join a quasi-in-house/ Independent law firm set up which is attached to a major US insurer. About the company The company is an independent law firm operating within a wider insurance group. It has a strong focus on litigation, with the majority of its work coming from claims teams and servicing insured businesses. The firm distinguishes itself from traditional law firms by prioritizing workplace culture, clear career development and minimizing internal politics. It primarily serves specialist sectors such as care homes (adult and children), cyber tech, life sciences and other niche industries. The organization emphasizes delivering holistic legal services to its insured clients and values a collaborative environment. About the role This role is for a Commercial Property Partner or Head of Commercial Property who will lead the development of the firm''s commercial property offering. The position involves building out a new team to service existing insured clients-primarily small businesses in specialist sectors-with commercial property legal needs such as lease renewals and agreements. The role is based in Manchester and presents an opportunity to shape the department from the ground up, leveraging an established client base while expanding services into new areas. The successful candidate will be expected to recruit additional team members or bring colleagues with them, work closely with other departments (such as ..... full job details .....