Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer to join HS2 as an Interim Property Counsel, supporting the Head Counsel – Land and Property on a broad range of contentious land and property matters.
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This role offers the chance to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, advising on complex property disputes and helping to manage legal risk across a diverse portfolio of land and property issues.
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The Role
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Working as part of the in-house legal team, you will provide advice and support on a wide range of contentious property matters, including:
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- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Residential, commercial and agricultural possession matters
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Valuation disputes
- Trespass, access and title issues
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Property litigation strategy and case management
- Settlement negotiations
- Court proceedings and trial preparation
- Property-related notices and documentation
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You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external law firms and counsel, ensuring matters are managed efficiently while balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and public sector obligations.
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The position will also support wider property matters including acquisitions, disposals, utilities, statutory powers, settlement agreements and discretionary property schemes.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Advising on a variety of contentious land and property matters
- Managing litigation matters from inception through to resolution
- Supporting dispute resolution and settlement strategies
- Preparing legal advice, briefings and reports for stakeholders
- Conducting legal research and advising on legislative developments
- Managing external legal advisers and associated budgets where required
- Assisting with the development of standard form documents and best practice processes
- Supporting compliance and risk management across the business
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Applications are welcomed from:
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- Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives
- Candidates with significant experience in property litigation (guideline PQE of 3-10 years, although applications from candidates outside this range will be considered)
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You should be able to demonstrate experience in some or all of the following areas:
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- Property litigation
- Residential, commercial and agricultural tenancies
- Possession proceedings
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Working with senior stakeholders and clients
- Managing multiple complex matters simultaneously
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Experience advising government departments, public bodies, utilities, transport organisations or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
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