Head of Commercial Property Department Job at Douglas Scott (London)

Head of Commercial Property

An outstanding opportunity has arisen with my client, a well-established and res...

Location

United Kingdom , Crosby, Liverpool

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified solicitor or lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial property law
Confident managing a broad caseload and advising clients on complex property transactions
Commercially minded with strong leadership potential and excellent client-facing skills
Able to balance autonomy with team collaboration
Motivated, organised, and ready to step into a senior leadership role

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop the Commercial Property department, taking full ownership of team performance, business development, and client relationships
Handle a varied caseload including commercial conveyancing, leases, development agreements, secured lending and disposals
Drive cross-referrals and work closely with other departments to maximise client service and opportunities
Play a central role in strategic planning and future growth

What we offer

25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Clear path to Directorship
The opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and well-respected team

Fulltime

Commercial Property Head of Department

My client is seeking a Head of Department to lead their Commercial Property team...

Location

United Kingdom , New Malden

Salary:

80000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor (8+ years PQE) with extensive experience in commercial property law
Proven leadership experience within a legal team or department
Strong commercial acumen and a proactive approach to business development
Exceptional client care and communication skills
Ability to manage a busy caseload while providing guidance and oversight to the team
Desire to contribute to the strategic direction of the firm and the department.

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the Commercial Property department, including supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers and support staff
Oversee a varied caseload including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, developments, and investment transactions
Deliver expert, commercially focused legal advice to clients across sectors
Maintain and grow strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
Play an active role in business development, networking, and identifying opportunities for growth
Work with the senior management team to develop and implement departmental strategy
Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements
Monitor team performance, targets, and financial KPIs, including billing and profitability.

What we offer

Competitive salary and bonus structure
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurance
Social events

Fulltime

Head of Residential Property Department

Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor ready to take the next ste...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater London

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 8+ years' PQE in Residential Conveyancing
Proven leadership experience within a law firm environment
Strong technical expertise across a range of property transactions
Excellent client care and commercial awareness
Track record of managing, developing, or mentoring a team

Job Responsibility

Leading the residential property team, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship
Managing a high-quality caseload of residential property matters, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, and high-value transactions
Overseeing compliance, quality standards, and risk management within the department
Driving business development, marketing, and client relationship strategies
Working closely with partners and the wider leadership team on departmental growth

What we offer

Hybrid working options
Supportive partnership team and investment in long-term departmental growth
Opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of the team

Fulltime

Estates Manager

We are looking to recruit a RICs Qualified Estates Manager to manage the Group’s...

Location

United Kingdom , Park Royal

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

RICs Qualified
Educated to a degree standard within an Estate Management or Property Transactional related area
At least 5 years' general property experience, preferably within a retail and/or multi-site environment
Excellent knowledge and experience of convenience retail sector
Experienced at negotiating as a tenant to secure the best renewals of leases
Experienced at negotiating with tenants to secure the best returns on investment
Excellent Project Management skills
Experience of property acquisitions and estates management
Contacts and standing in the Property sector
Good commercial acumen and experience of financial responsibilities

Job Responsibility

Manage the Group’s UK property portfolio (Circa 150 stores and 70 Residential units nationally)
Lead on landlord and tenant, day to day estates, transactions, rating, property lease management and negotiations
Work with the Head of Property to develop a mid to long-term strategy for the business
Be responsible for leading and negotiating Transactions (acquisitions and dispositions), Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews on an ongoing basis
Undertake an allocated amount of L&T jobs directly (only outsourcing to consultants where necessary)
Manage Business Rates Liability for the company
Lead negotiations on Dilapidation disputes
Provide forecasting around costs associated with the estate
Maximise opportunities for currently under-utilised space within the portfolio
Work with and manage a Property Co-ordinator

Business Director, Private Sales

Business partner to the Americas Global Fine Art departments focused on driving ...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to Degree level (MBA or other post graduate business-related qualifications are an advantage)
Post qualification business experience, ideally in a financial or business support role
Excellent math and numeracy skills with deep understanding of financial terminology
A solid understanding of the art world, and ideally experience in an international auction house
Ability to communicate at all seniority levels
strong communication skills as it relates to delivering key financial commentary on sales budget, forecast, and achievements to both senior management and specialist departments
Ability to work under pressure and to very tight deadlines
Capable of pro-actively manage own workload with minimal supervision
Confident team player, capable of working well independently and as part of a busy team
Highly organized, detail oriented, multi-tasker

Job Responsibility

Partner with relationship managers and senior business getters to drive sales and revenue stream accountability
accountable for tracking deal movement on weekly basis with reference to the overall annual goals
Responsible for pipeline presentation and discussion with heads of departments, specialists, and relationship managers
Oversee and lead consignments from negotiations until final settlement, with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate
Budget planning preparation in partnership with GM, head of sale and/or head of department
Partner with financial analyst for (1) month end close (2) forecasting (3) general ongoing P&L maintenance
Develop financial models/scenarios to support deals for all revenue streams
approve/escalate for commercial team approval where appropriate
Deal related cost review and approval
Translate financial results and KPIs into operational recommendations to optimize the business

What we offer

Discretionary bonus
Competitive benefits package

Valuations Manager

Act as the main client liaison between clients and Sotheby’s specialists for all...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Auctioneer degree and art education skills
At minimum 2 years of experience as generalist
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Great client skills
Fluency in English and an additional foreign language is a plus
High sense of confidentiality
Numerical, analytical and detail skills
High computer literacy
Flexible approach to working hours and being prepared to travel extensively in France and Europe as and when required
Able to work under pressure, keeping to tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Oversee the entire valuation process: carry out pre-valuation visits, to assess the contents of properties, calculate fees, organize the correct team of specialists and valuers for client visits, write briefs, proofing and act as quality check before documents are sent to the client
Visiting clients in order to prepare draft and formal valuations for sale, insurance, tax and estate purposes
Preparing this work in the form of accurate and detailed cataloguing in a timely and efficient manner and to the highest technical standards
Maintaining the highest standards of integrity and trustworthiness and maintaining complete client confidentiality at all times
Liaising with the Expert Departments within Sotheby’s in order that valuations are produced to the highest standards of description and accuracy
Direct, manage and oversee the resulting multi-departmental consignments: supervise the labelling and shipment of property, liaise with specialists regarding sale dates, estimates, reserves, maintain all correspondence with clients and ensure correct payment is made
Act as the ‘glue’ holding together every aspect of the consignment pre- and post-sale process to ensure that all commitments and deadlines are met (both client and internal)
Direct and manage the consignment team throughout the proposal and pitch process in conjunction with senior business generators and/or the relationship manager
Review the commercial potential and sale opportunities of each valuation, discussing the best approach to take with the Department Head of Valuation & Collections, whether the valuation should be carried out or not and the approach to charges
Possess detailed knowledge of the correct principles to Sotheby’s valuations

Fulltime

Specialist, Watches

As a Specialist you will be an experienced watches expert tasked with maximizing...

Location

Switzerland , Genève

Salary:

Not provided

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience as an expert in Watches and the Global market
Experience in auction and or high-end retail preferred
Capable of identifying and overcoming obstacles to growth and success, and translating expertise into results
Proven manager, inspirational and dynamic leader, with experience of global teams
Commit to uphold ethical standards at the highest level, consistent with Sotheby’s reputation
Understand and demonstrate a “no compromise” attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby’s Watches vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals
Experience in developing ultra high networth and trade network and converting relationships into revenue
Strong ability to network and convert social connections into business opportunities
High level of attention to detail
Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills

Job Responsibility

Source and secure profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through private sale, meeting individual revenue targets and driving results to meet local and regional financial revenue budgets
Responsible for proactively generating business opportunities to secure consignments to the Americas Magnificent Jewels and Fine & Important Jewels sales, focusing on private client business, collections and select trade relationships
Grow Sotheby’s watches private client network and pipeline to exceed assigned sales goals
Drive a long-term client development strategy across private, trade and jewelry clients by partnering with Client Strategy to develop short, mid, and long term private client leads with the goal of consignment generation for auction or private sale
Value property to provide auction/fixed price/fair market/insurance estimates as required by the client
Work with the Head of Department Watches in Geneva and Europe on target criteria, proposals and proactive pitch documents and communications
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the wider business as well as the global Sotheby’s Watches team to compose, produce and execute interesting, innovative and profitable sale formats and concepts across the Sotheby’s sales channels
Act as an ambassador for the Watches business internally and externally for Sotheby’s, promoting its services, products and expertise to internal stakeholders, cross selling the Sotheby’s Watches business to all Sotheby’s clients
Attend and participate in networking events and or conferences to build expertise and client development skills

Executive Assistant Manager

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially minded, guest-focused...

Location

Australia , Yulara

Salary:

Not provided

Voyages Indigenous Tourism

Expiration Date

February 11, 2026

Requirements

Proven senior leadership experience in luxury hotels or five-star resorts
Strong operational knowledge across Rooms Division (Front Office, Housekeeping, Reservations, Guest Services)
Demonstrated leadership within Food & Beverage, including multi-outlet operations
Commercial acumen with experience managing labor, budgets, cost control and performance metrics
The ability to lead large, diverse teams with positivity, resilience and clarity
A genuine commitment to people development, coaching and mentoring
Experience working in a remote or regional environment
A strong alignment with Indigenous employment and community engagement initiatives will be highly regarded
A National Criminal History Check is a mandatory step in the recruitment process

Job Responsibility

Lead day-to-day Zone 1 operations alongside the General Manager, ensuring consistency, quality and compliance
Drive service excellence across all Rooms Division and Food & Beverage operations
Champion guest experience, personally managing VIP arrivals, departures and complex guest concerns
Partner with department heads to optimise performance, engagement and profitability
Support Indigenous training, employment and development initiatives in line with Voyages’ values
Ensure strong governance, safety, SOP compliance and asset protection across the property
Act as the senior leader on-site in the General Manager’s absence

What we offer

Heavily discounted accommodation
Competitive pay
Resort discounts
Delicious on-shift meals
Relocation assistance payment of up to $1,500
Rental discounts
$700 vacation bonus
Resort vouchers for your work anniversary
Development opportunities
Attendance and performance incentives

Fulltime

Head of Commercial Property Department

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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March 27, 2025

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