Property Lawyer

CPR; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure firm based in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Property Counsel to provide legal advice on property law within a fast-paced legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in acquisitions and disposals, be confident in drafting complex legal documents, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work on significant national projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work on significant projects

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with post-qualification experience in property law.
• Experience in acquisitions, disposals, easements, and property transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition and disposal of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, leases, and property-related documentation.
• Support legal processes involving utilities and statutory undertakers.

Skills

Property law expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Drafting legal documentation

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Property Counsel - Public Sector Infrastructure

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Property Counsel to join a major UK infrastructure programme, providing high-quality legal advice across a broad range of property and land matters.

This role offers a unique chance to work at the heart of one of the most complex property portfolios in the country, advising on acquisitions, disposals, utilities, and statutory undertaker agreements, all within a fast-paced, collaborative legal team.

The Role

You'll provide expert legal support across all aspects of property law, with particular focus on utilities and statutory undertakers. Acting as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, you'll ensure property-related activities comply with legal and regulatory obligations while supporting the smooth delivery of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the acquisition and disposal of a diverse range of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, leases, easements, licences, and property-related documentation.
• Support legal processes and negotiations involving utilities, telecoms, and other statutory undertakers.
• Provide guidance on landlord and tenant matters and office portfolio management.
• Assist with property-related commercial contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Oversee and manage external legal providers, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute to template and process improvements for consistency and compliance.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with strong post-qualification experience in property law.
• Solid background in acquisitions, disposals, easements, leases, and related property transactions.
• Experience advising on utilities, infrastructure, or development projects.
• Confident drafting and negotiating complex legal documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Birmingham.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects.
• Supportive environment with scope to develop and take ownership of key workstreams.