Business - minded transactions attorney negotiating complex commercial agreements at Snap Finance. Partnering with cross - functional teams to close strategic deals and streamline contracting processes.
About the role
- Legal Director leading the Regeneration, Development, and Infrastructure team focusing on utilities and infrastructure projects. Engaging with public sector entities and private partnerships across the UK.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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