Real Estate Solicitor (Utilities)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ipswich is seeking a bright and ambitious Real Estate Solicitor to join its Utilities team. This role offers the chance to work on significant property transactions for major utility providers, with a focus on infrastructure development. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with a keen interest in this fast-growing sector, eager to contribute to client relationships and project management.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible/hybrid working model

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Background in residential or commercial property essential.
• Interest in utilities, infrastructure or energy advised.

Responsibilities

• Join a Tier 1 team handling complex property transactions.
• Manage acquisitions, easements, title due diligence.
• Handle end-to-end transactions from drafting to completion.

Skills

Technically strong

Commercially astute

Confident in managing property transactions

Highly organised

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communicator

Proactive

Education

Qualified Property Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor (Utilities) | NQ-3 | Ipswich

Top 50 Law Firm | Tier 1 Practice | Rare Sector Specialism

A top 50 UK law firm is looking to appoint a bright and ambitious Real Estate Solicitor to join its nationally recognised Utilities team in Ipswich. This is a rare opportunity to move into one of the most in-demand and fast-growing areas of real estate law, acting for major utility providers and infrastructure companies shaping the UK's future.

The Role

Joining a Tier 1-ranked team that specialises in complex, high-volume property transactions for clients across the energy, water, fibre and EV sectors. Working closely with 15 fee earners and a strong support team, this role offers hands-on exposure to:

• Acquisitions and disposals of sites for substations, gas governors, fibre cabinets and pumping stations
• Easements, surrenders and variations linked to large-scale infrastructure networks
• Title due diligence, reporting, registrations and post-completion work
• End-to-end management of transactions, including drafting, negotiation and client liaison
• DocuSign completions and electronic document management
• Supporting the team's growth through client relationship management and thought leadership

The nature of the work is both fast-paced and rewarding, offering a mix of technical complexity and strategic advisory input across nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Candidate

This opportunity would suit a qualified Property Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE, guideline only) with a background in residential or commercial property and a keen interest in utilities, infrastructure or energy.

• Technically strong and commercially astute
• Confident in managing property transactions from start to finish
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
• A strong communicator who enjoys client contact
• Proactive and eager to build a specialist practice within a growing team

Crucially, this is a role for someone who wants more than just traditional property work, someone who is energised by the idea of contributing to real-world infrastructure development and long-term sector growth.

The Firm & Package

• A respected Top 50 law firm with a supportive, people-first culture
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid working model
• Genuine long-term career development within a thriving team
• Exposure to nationally significant clients and transactions
• A collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking environment

This is a standout opportunity for a driven property solicitor to specialise in a vital, future-focused area of law, within a team and firm that will invest in your career for the long term.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.