Head of Department - Commercial Property and Agriculture (Partner Level)Essex Hybrid WorkingA well-established, Legal 500-recognised regional firm is looking to appoint a senior Commercial Property lawyer to lead and grow its Agricultural and Rural Property offering.This is a genuine leadership opportunity within a firm that already has a strong client base across Essex, London and East Anglia, with high-quality work in place and clear strategic backing for growth.What''s in it for you?Partner-level package with competitive fixed share remunerationClear and achievable equity pathwayHybrid workingGenerous holiday allowance + Christmas closurePension, wellbeing support and long-term incentivesA genuinely supportive, down-to-earth culture with strong local rootsWhy this role?Step into a Head of Department/Partner-level position from day oneNo following required - work is already there and continuing to growOpportunity to shape and scale a specialist agriculture offeringClear, supported route to Equity PartnershipJoin a firm with ambitious growth plans and strong regional reputationThe RoleYou''ll take ownership of a broad mix of commercial and agricultural property work, advising:Farmers, landowners and landed estatesRural and agri-businessesDevelopers and commercial clientsThe role will involve:Leading and developing the departmentMentoring and supporting junior lawyersPlaying a key role in the firm''s wider growth strategyStrengthening and building on an already established cl