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Property Counsel
Job Posted: a few seconds ago
Salary: £ 55,687 - 65,514 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a qualified solicitor looking to specialise in utility land rights?
Want to play a key role in one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure programmes while enjoying genuine work-life balance?
Total package: £55,687.20 to £65,514
Salary: £46,406 – £54,595 per annum (depending on experience)
Plus: 20% guaranteed benefits fund paid on top of base salary
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week)
Closing date: 24 November 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, specialist legal team in Birmingham as a Property Counsel, focusing on non-contentious property work within the utilities sector. You’ll take the lead on drafting and negotiating easements, leases, and land rights agreements with major utility and telecom operators, supporting the delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.
The team is collaborative and well-established, offering direct access to senior mentoring and a positive, supportive working environment. Unlike private practice, there’s no time recording, no internal billing, and a genuine emphasis on predictable hours and balance.
Essential Requirements
Qualified solicitor (NQ+), ideally with experience in property law
Background in utilities or telecoms – either in-house or in private practice
Strong understanding of land rights, easements, and lease agreements
Confident negotiating with regulated businesses and external stakeholders
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and as part of a close-knit team
Nice to Have
Experience working in or alongside local government, utilities, or large infrastructure projects
Previous involvement in land acquisition or utility diversion work
Familiarity with property law in a major infrastructure context
This newly created position offers a rare blend of meaningful work, professional development, and excellent work-life balance. You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value negotiations without the long hours or billable targets of private practice.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Emily Atkins at Carrington West. Even if this role isn’t an exact match in salary or seniority, I’d still encourage you to get in touch – we often have similar opportunities that could be idealBefore You Apply
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