Real Estate Lawyer (Infrastructure Projects)

Elevate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer for a 6-month contract. The role involves supporting complex infrastructure projects with a focus on land assembly and post-consent delivery stages, requiring strong communication skills and a solid background in property law.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property law.
• Strong background in infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience with land assembly and statutory rights.

Responsibilities

• Advise on property matters for infrastructure schemes.
• Support site assembly and negotiate land acquisition.
• Collaborate with legal and project teams.

Skills

Property Law

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Description

Our customer, a leading law firm, is looking for an experienced Property Lawyer to join on a 6-month contract, with a secondment to a major national infrastructure client. The successful candidate will support complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on land assembly and post-consent delivery stages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise on property matters related to infrastructure schemes following planning consent and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) confirmation.
• Support site assembly, including negotiation and completion of land acquisition agreements, easements, and related land rights.
• Collaborate with internal legal and project teams to ensure smooth delivery of infrastructure projects across multiple locations.
• Manage risk and provide practical legal advice to stakeholders in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with proven experience in property law.
• Strong background in infrastructure project delivery, particularly post-planning and post-CPO stages.
• Experience advising on land assembly, acquisitions, and statutory land rights for utilities or large-scale development projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse caseload.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.