Property Counsel (Utilities Focus)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Property Counsel with expertise in property law, particularly in utilities and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice on property matters, support various transactions, and ensure compliance. This full-time role in Birmingham offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a balanced work-life opportunity. Newly qualified and experienced legal professionals are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1-2 years PQE in property law.
• Background or understanding of utilities, infrastructure, or statutory undertaker work.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across a wide range of property law matters.
• Support acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, and licences.
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation relating to utilities.
• Advise internal teams on property-related risks and compliance.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

Property Counsel (Utilities Focus)

Location: Birmingham (commutable from Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, and surrounding areas)

Salary: 60,000 - 66,000 + 33 days holiday + Hybrid Working + Flexible Hours

Full-time / Permanent – 40 hours per week (Mon‑Fri)

Overview

Are you a qualified or newly qualified Property Solicitor or Legal Counsel with experience in utilities or infrastructure projects, looking to develop your career within a high‑profile organisation driving major UK developments?

Take ownership of complex property matters and play a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects. Work on diverse transactions involving acquisitions, disposals, leases, and statutory undertaker agreements, supporting critical works that shape the country’s future transport and energy landscape.

The organisation is a leading force in UK infrastructure, employing thousands of specialists and recognised for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Enjoy flexible hybrid working and be part of an in‑house legal team that promotes growth, balance, and ongoing development.

Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring the business operates efficiently, compliantly, and with sound legal governance while maintaining an enviable work‑life balance rarely found in private practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified or experienced legal professionals looking to further develop their expertise in property law, particularly with a focus on utilities, or for qualified candidates seeking a better work‑life balance and a move away from the long hours and after‑hours networking often expected in private practice.

The Role

• Provide expert legal advice across a wide range of property law matters, with a focus on utilities and statutory undertaker work.
• Support acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, and licences for commercial, residential, and agricultural property interests.
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation relating to utilities, telecoms, and other statutory bodies, ensuring the organisation’s interests fully protected.
• Advise internal teams on property‑related risks, compliance, and project delivery to meet business objectives effectively.

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) – 1‑2 years PQE in property law.
• Background or understanding of utilities, infrastructure, or statutory undertaker work.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with a pragmatic, commercial mindset.
• Seeking a balanced in‑house role offering professional challenge, development opportunities, and long‑term stability.