The Opportunity
A highly respected UK law firm is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Commercial Real Estate Fee Earner (NQ–3 PQE) to join their specialist Utilities Team, based in a spacious and modern Ipswich office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in commercial property or conveyancing to carve out a niche career in a thriving team supporting utility infrastructure transactions nationwide.
The Role
The successful candidate will work within a growing, collaborative team currently comprising 15 fee earners and 4 support staff, servicing a range of national clients in the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Handling high-volume, time-sensitive property transactions
- Managing freehold and leasehold acquisitions for utility infrastructure (e.g. substations, fibre cabinets, gas governors, water assets)
- Drafting and negotiating easements, surrenders, and lease variations
- Title review, due diligence, and Land Registry work
- Liaising with network operators, developers, and local authorities
Clients include independent and statutory utility providers across the electricity, gas, water, fibre, and EV sectors, as well as developer clients engaged in utility installation.
About You
You will be:
- A solicitor, legal executive, or experienced paralegal with 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience
- Experienced in commercial property, infrastructure, or high-volume conveyancing work
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines
- A collaborative team player who’s commercially aware and proactive
- Interested in developing a career in a niche and in-demand practice area
Why Apply?
- Join a successful and forward-thinking legal team working in a specialised sector
- Handle high-quality national work in a friendly and professional environment
- Competitive salary and full benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) and private healthcare
- Hybrid working options available
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
About the Firm
The recruiting firm is a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong presence across the East and South of England. Known for its excellent client service and supportive internal culture, the firm’s Utilities Team plays a central role in supporting major infrastructure providers across the country.
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If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career and want to be part of a growing, specialist real estate team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via Reed today to find out more about this opportunity or get in touch with Brooke Robdrup-Kilgour at AJ Chambers
