Legal Counsel - Property Litigation

Mobile Broadband Network Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Qualified Solicitor with expertise in property law and litigation to join its Legal Property Team. The role involves managing significant disputes, providing legal advice, and navigating regulatory issues within a supportive and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and leadership skills, ensuring effective governance and risk management across diverse legal contexts.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in property law and litigation (Landlord & Tenant Act 1954).
• Ability to manage high-pressure caseloads.
• Eager to learn and lead in evolving legal areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex property litigation and regulatory issues.
• Act as escalation point for high-value property litigation.
• Deliver concise, risk-based legal advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

MBNL’s Legal Property Team provides commercially focused and efficient legal solutions together with risk management support across all areas of the business. The team is responsible for a range of activities including:

• Delivering robust and legally sound site agreements while ensuring effective contract management;
• Governance across all disciplines;
• Dispute resolution and risk management; and
• Supporting the broader company on all aspects of property acquisition, disposal and estate management.

What you’ll do:

You’ll lead on complex property litigation and regulatory issues, supporting MBNL’s Legal Property team and wider business functions. This includes managing significant disputes in various courts and tribunals, advising on health and safety incidents and compliance (e.g. Building Safety Act, ICNIRP), and navigating planning and public law challenges.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as escalation point for high-value property litigation and site access disputes

• Advise on regulatory matters including H&S, asbestos, fire safety, and telecoms compliance

• Manage public law issues and planning enforcement, liaising with authorities

• Deliver concise, risk-based legal advice to stakeholders

• Develop legal workflows, training, and know-how resources

• Oversee external legal suppliers, ensuring quality and value

• Provide strategic support on governance, policy, and shareholder engagement

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

• Experience in property law and litigation (Landlord & Tenant Act 1954)

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage high-pressure caseloads

• Excellent communication, organisational, and collaborative skills

• Eager to learn and lead in evolving legal areas

Nice to have:

• Telecoms property law and Electronic Communications Code knowledge

• Familiarity with H&S, building and fire safety legislation

• Understanding of Ofcom, DSIT, and related regulatory bodies

MBNL – building strength through inclusion.

At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other’s uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers.

We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

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