Legal Counsel (Property Litigation)

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Legal Counsel (Property Litigation)

Reading - Hybrid working

Perm role

MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued and supported.

The Role:

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;
• 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;
• In-house or portfolio litigation experience;
• 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.