Property Counsel – Major Infrastructure Programme

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Property Counsel to support a major infrastructure programme in Birmingham. The role involves advising on property matters related to utilities, drafting agreements, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal for newly qualified solicitors or those early in their careers, offering hybrid working and no billing pressure.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent pension

Stable, long-term workload

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' PQE in property law.
• Experience with utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Confident in handling easements and land access matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on property matters related to utilities.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents like leases.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Property law expertise

Drafting and negotiation skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Property Counsel – Major Infrastructure Programme

Salary: £60,600 – £65,500 per annum. Benefits: Hybrid working (Birmingham) and excellent pension.

An opportunity has arisen for a Property Counsel to join a major UK infrastructure programme, supporting a broad range of work relating to utilities and statutory undertakers. This role has come about due to increasing project workloads and offers a strong development opportunity for a solicitor looking to gain experience within a nationally significant scheme.

The Role

The Property Counsel will provide legal advice and support across a variety of property and land matters, with a particular focus on agreements and negotiations with utility and statutory undertaker organisations including gas, water, and electricity providers, both national and local network operators. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external parties, you’ll help ensure compliance, manage risk, and support project delivery without the pressures of billing targets or business development expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on property and land matters linked to utilities and statutory undertaker agreements.
• Draft and negotiate easements, licences, leases, and related legal documentation.
• Provide guidance on acquisitions, disposals, and access arrangements across the project.
• Liaise with internal project teams and external stakeholders to resolve property-related issues.
• Support consistent application of legal and governance standards across the property function.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 1–2 years’ PQE.
• Experience in property law with exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or development projects.
• Confident in handling easements, wayleaves, and land access matters.
• Strong attention to detail with sound drafting and negotiation skills.
• Pragmatic, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a high-volume, collaborative environment.
• A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (Birmingham base).
• No time recording, billing, or external networking requirements.
• Stable, long-term workload with supportive colleagues and clear structure.
• A role ideal for a newly qualified solicitor or someone early in their post-qualification career seeking strong utilities and infrastructure experience.

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