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Property Counsel

Birmingham Permanent £46,406 - £54,595 per year View Job Description
A large, well-known public sector organisation is seeking a Property Counsel to join its in-house legal team in Birmingham. This role offers exposure to complex and interesting property matters, supporting nationally significant projects while enjoying the stability and balance of a public sector environment.
  • High-profile property work with national impact
  • Strong work-life balance and long-term security

About Our Client

The client is a highly recognised public sector body delivering complex, long-term infrastructure and development programmes across the UK. Known for strong governance, collaboration and professional development, the organisation offers lawyers the chance to work on work of genuine public importance within a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking culture.

Job Description

The Property Counsel will be:



  • Advising on property law matters relating to land acquisition and use


  • Managing issues involving statutory undertakers


  • Drafting and negotiating easements, wayleaves and land rights agreements


  • Supporting internal stakeholders on property risk and compliance


  • Working collaboratively with external advisers and project teams

The Successful Applicant

The Property Counsel should be:



  • A solicitor with experience in property law


  • Familiar with statutory undertakers, easements and wayleaves


  • Comfortable handling complex land rights matters


  • Able to provide clear, pragmatic advice to non-legal stakeholders


  • Keen to develop an in-house career within the public sector

What's on Offer

This permanent opportunity offers a salary of £54,595 alongside an excellent public sector benefits package, including generous pension contributions, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced annual leave and clear opportunities for learning and progression. This role offers more than just day-to-day legal work-it provides the chance to contribute to projects of national importance within a stable and supportive organisation.

If you're an experienced Property Counsel, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6931850
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-012026-6931850