As a Junior Property Lawyer, you will be reporting to the Senior Property Counsel; as an integral part of a collaborative legal team supporting a diverse range of commercial and residential property matters. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and help refine legal processes, while building strong working relationships across our Estates and Assets teams and wider business.
You’ll be advising on all aspects of property law, from asset disposals and leases to complex infrastructure schemes and telecommunications matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your legal knowledge in a fast-paced, regulated environment that impacts millions of people daily.
About Us
Affinity Water is the UKs largest water-only supplier, providing sustainable, high-quality water to 3.85million customers across the Southeast of England. We are on a mission to redefine the way water companies connect with their customers and communities, and to make better use of water and safeguard the local environment now and in the future.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver strategic and pragmatic legal advice on commercial and residential property matters, including agricultural land and protected tenancies
2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of property documents including leases, easements, licences, transfers and planning agreements
3. Support real estate strategy execution, including land disposals, estate development, and registration of unregistered land
4. Advise on property disputes and legal risks, particularly relating to infrastructure and telecoms (e.g. wayleaves, Code rights)
5. Contribute to major infrastructure projects (e.g. DCOs and Compulsory Purchase Orders)
6. Collaborate with legal colleagues on cross-functional and project-based work
7. Liaise with external legal advisors and land agents to ensure efficient and compliant transactions
What We’re Looking For
8. A 2:1 law degree (or equivalent)
9. Completion of the Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or equivalent)
10. 1–3 years’ PQE with demonstrable property/real estate legal experience (either in-house or private practice)
11. Familiarity with planning, property litigation, utilities/infrastructure, telecoms or construction sectors (desirable but not essential)
Skills & Capabilities
12. Excellent legal analytical skills and attention to detail
13. High initiative and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
15. Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively
16. Enthusiasm for learning about the regulatory framework in which the water industry operates
17. A team-player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment
Why Affinity Water?
Join an organisation that not only serves over 3.8 million people but also puts integrity, innovation, and sustainability at its core. You’ll work with passionate professionals in a supportive, hybrid working environment where you can make a genuine impact on people’s lives—and your career.
18. Salary £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
19. Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office in Hatfield
20. Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
21. A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
22. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
23. We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
24. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
25. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
26. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
27. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
28. Life Assurance.
29. Disability Confident
30. If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.
Interview Process
1st Stage interview – Head office
2nd Stage interview – Head Office
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.