Property Counsel

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal team in Birmingham seeks a Property Counsel to focus on utility land rights. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with experience in property law and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a hybrid work environment and a chance for professional development without the stress of billable targets. Competitive salary range is £46,406 – £54,595, plus benefits.

Benefits

20% guaranteed benefits fund

Genuine work-life balance

Senior mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong background in utilities or telecoms, in-house or private practice.
• Confident in negotiating with regulated businesses.
• Experience in land acquisition or utility diversion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating easements, leases, and land rights agreements.
• Supporting the delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.
• Collaborating in a team-oriented environment for complex negotiations.

Skills

Property law experience

Negotiation skills

Understanding of land rights

Ability to manage caseload

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ+)

Job description

Are you a qualified solicitor looking to specialise in utility land rights?

Want to play a key role in one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure programmes while enjoying genuine work-life balance?

Total package: £55,687.20 to £65,514

Salary: £46,406 – £54,595 per annum (depending on experience)
Plus: 20% guaranteed benefits fund paid on top of base salary

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week)
Closing date: 24 November 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, specialist legal team in Birmingham as a Property Counsel, focusing on non-contentious property work within the utilities sector. You’ll take the lead on drafting and negotiating easements, leases, and land rights agreements with major utility and telecom operators, supporting the delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.

The team is collaborative and well-established, offering direct access to senior mentoring and a positive, supportive working environment. Unlike private practice, there’s no time recording, no internal billing, and a genuine emphasis on predictable hours and balance.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (NQ+), ideally with experience in property law
• Background in utilities or telecoms – either in-house or in private practice
• Strong understanding of land rights, easements, and lease agreements
• Confident negotiating with regulated businesses and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and as part of a close-knit team

Nice to Have

• Experience working in or alongside local government, utilities, or large infrastructure projects
• Previous involvement in land acquisition or utility diversion work
• Familiarity with property law in a major infrastructure context

This newly created position offers a rare blend of meaningful work, professional development, and excellent work-life balance. You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value negotiations without the long hours or billable targets of private practice.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Emily Atkins at Carrington West. Even if this role isn’t an exact match in salary or seniority, I’d still encourage you to get in touch – we often have similar opportunities that could be ideal.