Commercial Conveyancer - UK wide

Are you a Commercial Conveyancer looking for a dynamic role where your skills can make a real impact? We're seeking a talented individual to join our Land Rights Team and help us secure land rights for essential utility infrastructure across the UK.

The Land Rights Team reports into the General Counsel and provides a service to the EA Networks division to securing land rights for utility infrastructure assets.

You will require knowledge of:

·      Land Transfers

·      Leases

·      Easements for access and pipes/cables

·      Wayleaves

·      Land Registry Searches and Registrations

Experience of undertaking this activity in the utility industry while adopting and securing rights for assets is preferred but not essential.

The Networks division continues to grow at Energy Assets. The work it does adopting utility infrastructures is part of the wider national house building programme and also contributes to the national renewables industry by providing support for the installation of EV Chargers. It is an exciting time to join Energy Assets given the future of the energy industry and the Land Rights Team will be an increasingly important part of the growth of the group overall.

In addition you will need:

·      Ability to manage (with support) your own case load

·      Good communication skills when liaising with colleagues and other stakeholders including clients

·      Willingness to work in a team or independently as required

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and IT generally

Working with us you will benefit from

A key strand to our corporate mission is to provide colleagues with high levels of job satisfaction, recognition, and personal development opportunity.

• Competitive compensation package - you’ll receive a competitive salary starting of up to £45,000, plus the opportunity to receive an annual performance based bonus.
• Work life balance – you’ll benefit from 30 days holiday, which increases each year to a maximum of 35 days.
• Down to earth and welcoming culture – you’ll be part of a friendly, welcoming, and diverse team who are really looking forward to receiving the next intake of new starts.
• Future career opportunity – as we’re a large organisation covering end-to-end, meter-to-main solutions – there’s lots of opportunity to grow and progress your future utilities career further.
• Hybrid working is available with access to offices depending on location

What you'll be doing

• Policy Compliance Ensure all work aligns with Energy Assets' policies, processes, and frameworks for land rights acquisition to secure assets effectively.
• Policy and Process Oversight Develop and oversee land rights policies and procedures related to the protection and installation of Energy Assets' infrastructure.
• Project Management Manage land rights operations within the UK, ensuring consistency and monitoring ongoing cost implications including liaison with other land rights specialists
• External Representation Represent Energy Assets at external meetings, assist in negotiations with landowners and third parties as required.
• Case Management Oversee and manage the department's full range of conveyancing procedures from initiation to completion for utility land rights processes related to Energy Assets Networks division

Who we're looking for

• Conveyancing Experience Proven practical experience in conveyancing (conveyancing paralegal or equivalent, solicitor etc - qualification level is less important than appropriate experience).
• Development A willingness to learn or develop further your understanding of land transactions in the context of assets adoption and the utilities industry
• Collaborative Skills Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (engineering, legal, consenting) to support project delivery.
• Team Management Willingness to develop skills to manage a diverse team to achieve organisational goals.

About us

Established in 2005, we’re a leading, nationwide, utilities infrastructure business, providing:

• innovative metering and data services
• future-proofed network construction and ownership solutions
• low carbon service offerings.

We partner with major energy suppliers and utility constructors to deliver our services to the UK's most prestigious brands and public sector institutions.

We’re committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all walks of life who are legally eligible to work in the UK.

We're not just looking for an employee; we're looking for a team member who will grow with us. If this sounds like a role that would leverage your talents and career, we look forward to receiving your application.