Overview
Birketts is a full‑service UK Top 50 law firm with over 700 lawyers across the country. We are recruiting a solicitor with 6 + years PQE to join the growing Utilities team.
Responsibilities
Play a key role in the growth and development of the Utilities team
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Contribute to thought leadership and sector‑focused marketing initiatives
Lead a busy diverse team at varying levels of experience and ability
Advising on land rights for utilities infrastructure, including leases, easements, wayleaves and licences
Act on acquisitions and disposals
Support Commercial Real Estate teams on land assembly for major infrastructure projects
Draft and negotiate infrastructure agreements
Qualifications
Solicitor with 6 + years PQE and a strong background in residential or commercial property
Demonstrable interest or experience in the utilities, infrastructure or energy sectors
Commercially astute, technically excellent, and confident in managing complex transactions
Experience supervising junior lawyers and leading at this level
Strong client management skills
Team
The Utilities sub‑team is a dynamic part of the property practice, advising on complex infrastructure, energy and utilities related matters with a workload that includes acquisitions, disposals, easements and infrastructure agreements.
Benefits
30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
Long Service holiday award – one extra week every 10 years of continuous service
Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation)
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
Salary sacrifice (pensions, staff profit share)
Life Assurance – 4× salary / Permanent Health Insurance
Paid CSR Day
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Subsidised gym membership
Electric car scheme
Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
Dress for your Day Policy
Equal Opportunity
Birketts is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. Selection is based solely on individual merit.
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