We're looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (Property) to join a leading UK infrastructure operator. You'll play a key role in managing a national estate of 20,000+ sites, delivering expert property advice, and shaping how critical infrastructure is managed across the country.
This is a hands-on position where you'll lead on drafting, negotiations, and dispute resolution, as well as managing external legal providers. You'll work closely with property colleagues and senior stakeholders, applying your expertise to deliver robust and pragmatic solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise on lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, disposals, and estate management queries.
* Manage property disputes, including hostile notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
* Apply knowledge of case law, valuation mechanisms, and planning considerations to protect estate interests.
* Draft and approve key documentation, ensuring outcomes are legally sound and commercially viable.
* Oversee external legal providers to ensure effective, value-added delivery within budget and timescales.
* Support process improvement, including use of the Electronic Communications Code.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
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