Lawyer

National Highways; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Lawyer to support major projects in England. You will handle property and highways law issues, providing essential legal advice and drafting documents. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in property law and experience in a legal services environment. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements including up to 60% remote work.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus potential

10% employer pension contribution

Annual leave starting at 26 days

Flexible hours and hybrid working model

Life assurance of 4 times annual salary

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a legal services division.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and advise on legal documents.
• Experience with landlord-tenant disputes.

Responsibilities

• General drafting and advising on legal documents.
• Providing litigation advice on various legal issues.
• Advising on land ownership and statutory powers.

Skills

Property law

Highways law

Litigation advice

Strong communication skills

Public Law understanding

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

National Highways is looking for a Lawyer with experience in all aspects of property law, highways law, and operational matters. The role will play a pivotal part in supporting the delivery of National Highways’ objectives and tackling diverse legal challenges across some of England’s largest infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• General drafting, negotiating, and advising on documents such as leases, licences, transfer deeds, property contracts, easements, and wayleaves.
• Providing litigation advice on a wide range of issues, including encroachment on our land, adverse possession claims, and landlord‑tenant disputes.
• Providing advice to the business on land ownership, the Electronic Communications Code, powers of statutory undertakers, and statutory powers available to National Highways.
• Providing property support on the delivery of highway schemes under the Highways Act 1980.
• Assisting with general and varied legal queries affecting the business.
• Qualified to practice as a Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales, or a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
• Experience of working within a legal services division.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and influence across all levels of the business.
• In‑depth understanding of Public Law.
• Excellent experience of property law and highways law.

Here at National Highways we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers, and delivery, supported by the core values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork, and ownership.

Legal Services Overview

Legal Services encompasses both the National Highways legal team and the company secretariat. We provide an effective legal service and support the Board, Chief Executive, and its committees on a wide range of issues, including commercial, planning, operational, highways, employment, regulatory, and property matters, ensuring legal compliance and minimising exposure to risk.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits Package

• Basic salary with performance‑related bonus potential.
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
• Annual leave starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) and increasing to 31 days.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working model (up to 60% remote).
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, 24/7 mental health first‑aiders, a wellbeing app, occupational health, and flu vaccines.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme for bicycle purchase.
• Significant investment in career development: learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring, and on‑job experience.
• Family friendly benefits: enhanced maternity leave and pay, 15‑day paternity leave, shared parental leave, adoptions, and holiday welfare schemes.
• Money‑friendly perks: access to a discount platform (over 3,000 discounts) and a financial wellbeing programme.
• Community friendly perks: paid leave to volunteer (3 days per year).

Pre‑Employment Checks

• Right to work check.
• Three‑year employment history references.
• DBS criminal record check.
• Social media and adverse journalism check.
• Driving licence check (if applicable).
• Fit‑to‑work questionnaire (for all).
• Medical check (if applicable).
• Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable).