Canal & River Trust
Principal Property Litigation Lawyer
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Principal Property Litigation Lawyer
Principal Property Litigation Lawyer – Join Our Legal Team
We’re delighted to invite a Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team, ensuring continuity and growth as we preserve and maintain our canals.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
You’ll lead and manage property-related disputes across the Trust’s operational and investment property portfolio, providing key expertise to support strategic decision-making.
Key Accountabilities:
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Conduct and manage property law disputes including:
- Title, trespass, boundary disputes
- Rights and easements
- Restrictive covenants
- Rights of support
- Claims for nuisance Handling conflicts with adjoining landowners, tenants, and stakeholders.
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Collaborate with Senior Lawyers to provide strategic litigation risk advice to Senior Management and the Executive, aligning with the Trust’s estrates asset management strategy.
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Lead high-value disputes (as claimant and defendant) involving:
- Retaining walls & embankments
- Bridges, harbours & flood defences
- Water resources and highways Part of infrastructure liability cases against public and third-sector owners.
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Supervise the Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, coordinating with the Trust Claims Manager and external counsel.
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Work with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on boating and mooring disputes.
Working Hours & Location
- 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Remote working basis with attendance at Trust hubs as required.
About You
We’re seeking a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with:
- At least 10 years’ experience in property litigation law, either in private practice or in-house.
- Strong case management of high-value property litigation with minimal oversight.
- Skill in strategic legal risk consultation at a senior level.
- Ability to supervise legal teams, including counsel, and coordinate deliverables.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to following the Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy, including incident reporting and risk assessment.
- Compliance with PPE, plant, and task-specific safety standards.
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Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis—we reserve the right to close the vacancy early upon receiving sufficient suitable candidates. Submit your application promptly to ensure consideration.
Key Enquiries & Applications:
Email CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk with any questions.
About the Benefits
We offer:
- An annual salary of £55,000
- Competitive pension scheme
- Increasing holiday entitlement
- Comprehensive employee benefits package (link available below)
More details and breakdowns of our offerings can be found here.
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