Hybrid Legal Director – Regeneration, Development and Infrastructure

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About the role

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property agreements including leases, easements, wayleaves, licences, and land acquisition documents.
  • Advising on land rights and title issues, including conducting due diligence and resolving title defects.
  • Managing land access and property rights for infrastructure development and maintenance.
  • Supporting land assembly for utility projects (e.g. grid upgrades, pipeline installations).
  • Negotiating and securing access or third party rights and consents.
  • Advising on infrastructure agreements and land access strategies for energy projects.
  • Related legal project management to support the delivery of legal services to project mandates.
  • Supervising and mentoring other team members.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
  • Strong experience in commercial real estate law with utilities or infrastructure sector experience.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of statutory undertaker rights and land law.
  • Experience working with public sector bodies or regulated industries.
  • Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience leading, supervising, and mentoring others.

Benefits

  • We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

Job title

Legal Director – Regeneration, Development and Infrastructure

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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