Real Estate Solicitor (Utilities)

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • £55,000-62,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
A top 50 UK law firm is looking to appoint a bright and ambitious Real Estate Solicitor to join its nationally recognised Utilities team in Ipswich. This is a rare opportunity to move into one of the most in-demand and fast-growing areas of real estate law, acting for major utility providers and infrastructure companies shaping the UK's future.The RoleJoining a Tier 1-ranked team that specialises in complex, high-volume property transactions for clients across the energy, water, fibre and EV sectors. Working closely with 15 fee earners and a strong support team, this role offers hands-on exposure to:
  • Acquisitions and disposals of sites for substations, gas governors, fibre cabinets and pumping stations
  • Easements, surrenders and variations linked to large-scale infrastructure networks
  • Title due diligence, reporting, registrations and post-completion work
  • End-to-end management of transactions, including drafting, negotiation and client liaison
  • DocuSign completions and electronic document management
  • Supporting the team's growth through client relationship management and thought leadership
The nature of the work is both fast-paced and rewarding, offering a mix of technical complexity and strategic advisory input across nationally significant infrastructure projects.The CandidateThis opportunity would suit a qualified Property Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE, guideline only) with a background in residential or commercial property and a keen interest in utilities, infrastructure or energy.
  • Technically strong and commercially astute
  • Confident in managing property transactions from start to finish
  • Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
  • A strong communicator who enjoys client contact
  • Proactive and eager to build a specialist practice within a growing team
Crucially, this is a role for someone who wants more than just traditional property work, someone who is energised by the idea of contributing to real-world infrastructure development and long-term sector growth.The Firm & Package
  • A respected Top 50 law firm with a supportive, people-first culture
  • Highly competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible/hybrid working model
  • Genuine long-term career development within a thriving team
  • Exposure to nationally significant clients and transactions
  • A collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking environment
This is a standout opportunity for a driven property solicitor to specialise in a vital, future-focused area of law, within a team and firm that will invest in your career for the long term.For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Real Estate Solicitor (Utilities)Already uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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