Lawyer - Property & Infrastructure

Why this job matters

The Property and Infrastructure Lawyer will provide legal support on a broad range of infrastructure and property matters, with a particular focus on drafting and advising on documents connected to telecoms and related industry activity. This role involves managing a personal caseload, working closely with experienced legal colleagues, and advising business stakeholders on legal and regulatory considerations relevant to the industry framework in which the organisation operates.

We foster a culture of practical legal partnership, collaboration, and sound judgement. Our team of 10 works closely together to share expertise, support development, and deliver clear legal advice that helps the business move forward with confidence. You will join an environment where experienced lawyers work collaboratively, stakeholders value legal input, and continuous learning is encouraged as part of day-to-day work.  

What you’ll be doing

• Draft and review property and infrastructure documentation, including leases, occupational agreements, and related legal documents.
• Manage a portfolio of lower-complexity matters independently while working alongside experienced lawyers on broader issues.
• Provide legal advice to business stakeholders on industry legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to infrastructure and telecoms-related activity.
• Support the governance, oversight, and instruction of external counsel where specialist litigation or formal proceedings are required.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and influence decision-making up to director level where needed.

Skills and Experiences

• Qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience, ideally from 2+ years PQE onward.
• Experience drafting and negotiating property-related legal documents, particularly leases and occupational agreements.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to telecoms, infrastructure, or comparable sectors.
• Strong drafting, judgement, and workload management skills, with the ability to handle matters with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with legal colleagues and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Direct share scheme
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.