The Opportunity
An award-winning UK law firm is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (6+ years PQE) to join its specialist Utilities Team.
This is a standout opportunity for a property lawyer with a strong background in commercial or residential real estate, and ideally with an interest or experience in the utilities, infrastructure, or energy sectors, to step into a pivotal role within a fast-growing team.
The Role
You will play a central role in the development and future growth of a nationally recognised team that acts for utility network operators and infrastructure providers across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supervising complex property transactions relating to utility infrastructure
- Advising clients on freehold and leasehold acquisitions, easements, and network asset management
- Leading on client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
- Supporting the team’s wider growth plans through mentoring and technical development
- Taking an active role in thought leadership, sector-focused marketing, and business development initiatives
The team handles high-volume, time-critical conveyancing work for a client base that includes DNOs, IDNOs, gas transporters, fibre providers, water companies, and EV infrastructure developers.
About You
We’re looking for:
- A qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE in commercial property, residential development, or infrastructure-related real estate
- A strong technical background and proven ability to handle complex title and transactional work
- Previous experience or a demonstrable interest in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or telecoms (preferred, not essential)
- The ability to build and maintain long-standing client relationships
- An interest in mentoring, business development, and playing a strategic role in a growing team
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong commercial acumen
Why Apply?
- Join a highly specialised and growing team with a national reputation in the utilities sector
- Work with leading infrastructure clients on interesting, meaningful projects
- A collaborative and flexible working culture with genuine room for progression
- Competitive salary and full benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) and private healthcare
- Hybrid working available
About the Firm
The hiring firm is a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation across the East of England and beyond. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence in client service, this firm offers a platform for senior lawyers to thrive, lead, and make a real impact in their field.
Apply Now
If you’re a senior commercial property solicitor looking for a new challenge in a niche and growing practice area, 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
