Property Litigation Lawyer

Canal & River Trust

. Provide specialist legal advice and manage property law disputes across the Trust’s operational property portfolio .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property litigation law with a focus on providing pragmatic legal advice and managing disputes effectively. Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legal standards and safeguarding responsibilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified LawyerProperty Litigation Law ExperienceExcellent Oral and Written Communication SkillsRisk Assessment and ManagementCollaboration with External Legal Advisers

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Hard Skills

Property Law DisputesDrafting Legal DocumentsCourt Bundle CompilationClaims HandlingStatutory Powers Enforcement

Soft Skills

Proactive Legal AdviceRelationship BuildingEffective Meeting Participation

Industry Keywords

Canal & River Trust Health & Safety ComplianceSafeguarding ResponsibilitiesCommercially Focused Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist legal advice and manage property law disputes across the Trust’s operational property portfolio
Deliver pragmatic, risk-based solutions and protect the Trust’s interests
Conduct property law disputes with adjoining landowners, occupiers and other third parties under supervision by the Senior Litigation Lawyer
Advise on the Trust’s rights and duties regarding land under historic waterway enabling legislation
Advise on enforcement of the Trust’s modern statutory powers
Liaise with external solicitors to facilitate effective and efficient conduct of externally handled property litigation matters
Draft letters before action, claims, witness statements, applications and other court documents
Compile court bundles for issue at court and service on defendants under supervision by the Senior Litigation Lawyer
Work with the Trust’s Claims Handler on property law claims for third-party loss
Collaborate with colleagues, external advisers and third parties to provide commercially focused solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Track record of providing proactive, expert and timely legal advice
Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers
Ability to participate effectively in meetings
Compliance with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards
Ability to assess risks and adjust work methods where appropriate
Ability to ensure equipment is appropriate for the task
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to safe environments and practices protecting children, young people and adults at risk

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pension scheme
Increasing holiday entitlement
Range of employee benefits
Remote working basis
37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern