Property Counsel | HS2 | Birmingham (Hybrid)
Build Britain’s Future and Leave a Lasting Legacy
HS2 is Britain’s new high-speed railway, a project transforming connectivity between London, the Midlands, and the North. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe, we are creating thousands of jobs and building a legacy that will serve the nation for generations. We are seeking a qualified solicitor to join our specialist property team with a focus on utilities and statutory undertaker work.
This is not a typical property role; it sits at the unique intersection of law, infrastructure, and large-scale project delivery.
The Opportunity
* Managing a diverse and complex caseload across fields, industrial parks, and railway land.
* Drafting and negotiating easements, wayleaves, and leases with statutory undertakers in the gas, water, electricity, and telecommunications sectors.
* Handling legal agreements and processes for utilities and telecoms to facilitate railway construction while protecting HS2’s interests.
* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including land, property, utilities, and third-party agreements teams.
* Managing external legal support, including oversight of quality control and budgets.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a qualified solicitor with property law experience who can manage their own caseload independently. Key attributes include:
* Strong drafting skills and high attention to detail.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the resilience required for complex stakeholder negotiations.
* The ability to balance multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
* A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, often without established precedent.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to embrace evolving challenges.
Why HS2 is Different
* Unrivaled Complexity: Gain broad experience across multiple utility sectors and property types on a project of national importance.
* Career Stability: This is a long‑term role with at least a decade of work ahead as we complete Phase One and transition to operational management.
* Professional Growth: Your work will evolve as the project matures, offering continuous challenges and development opportunities.
* Meaningful Work: Be part of a supportive team of smart, capable colleagues working to leave a positive legacy for future generations.
Compensation and Benefits
* Total Package: Up to £65,514.
* 20% Flex Fund: An additional fund on top of your base salary that can be taken as cash or used for benefits such as private healthcare and gym memberships.
* Enhanced Pension: HS2 contributes 10% when you contribute 5%.
* Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid working with 3 days per week in our Birmingham office and a flexible approach to support work‑life integration.
Ready to apply?
If you are looking for more than just another legal role and want to gain unique expertise across utilities and infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
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