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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