Property Counsel – Major Infrastructure Programme

An opportunity has arisen for a Property Counsel to join a major UK infrastructure programme, supporting a broad range of work relating to utilities and statutory undertakers. This role has come about due to increasing project workloads and offers a strong development opportunity for a solicitor looking to gain experience within a nationally significant scheme.

The Role:
The Property Counsel will provide legal advice and support across a variety of property and land matters, with a particular focus on agreements and negotiations with utility and statutory undertaker organisations  including gas, water, and electricity providers, both national and local network operators. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external parties, you’ll help ensure compliance, manage risk, and support project delivery without the pressures of billing targets or business development expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on property and land matters linked to utilities and statutory undertaker agreements.
• Draft and negotiate easements, licences, leases, and related legal documentation.
• Provide guidance on acquisitions, disposals, and access arrangements across the project.
• Liaise with internal project teams and external stakeholders to resolve property-related issues.
• Support consistent application of legal and governance standards across the property function.

About You:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 1–2 years’ PQE.
• Experience in property law with exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or development projects.
• Confident in handling easements, wayleaves, and land access matters.
• Strong attention to detail with sound drafting and negotiation skills.
• Pragmatic, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a high-volume, collaborative environment.
• A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working (Birmingham base).
• No time recording, billing, or external networking requirements.
• Stable, long-term workload with supportive colleagues and clear structure.
• A role ideal for a newly qualified solicitor or someone early in their post-qualification career seeking strong utilities and infrastructure experience.