Property Counsel (Utilities Focus)

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Property Counsel with expertise in utilities law to join a leading organisation in UK infrastructure. This role involves providing legal advice on diverse property matters, supporting significant infrastructure projects, and enjoying flexible hybrid working. Candidates should be qualified Solicitors or Barristers with 1-2 years of PQE and a background related to utilities or infrastructure. A strong commercial mindset and desire for work-life balance are essential for this in-house position.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in property law (1 or 2 years PQE).
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, or statutory undertaker work.
• Seeking a balanced in-house role with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on property law matters.
• Support acquisitions, disposals, leases, and easements.
• Draft and negotiate documentation for utilities and telecoms.
• Advise 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)

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?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex property matters and play a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects. You'll 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. In this role, you'll gain exposure to large-scale legal challenges, enjoy flexible hybrid working, and be part of a professional in‑house legal team that promotes growth, balance, and ongoing development.

You'll 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 are 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) with experience in property law (1 or 2 years PQE)
• 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.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.