Senior Property Counsel in England

Believ, formerly Liberty Charge, is a Charge Point Operator (CPO) dedicated to building the UK’s most reliable electric‑vehicle charging network. We partner with local authorities and businesses to deliver clean, equitable access to charging infrastructure at scale, zero cost and with a focus on sustainability.

As Junior Legal Counsel you will support the Legal Director and Senior Counsels, working across teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic scale‑up. The position offers exposure to a wide range of legal and commercial matters in the EV infrastructure space, and is ideal for a newly qualified solicitor with an interest in infrastructure, technology, property and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Concession Agreements: First point of call for drafting, negotiating and completing agreements for EV charging infrastructure roll‑outs and occupational rights. Review and advise on industry‑standard templates such as CCS/LEVI agreements during government consultations. Produce engrossments and support the execution of commercial contracts, leases and licences. Conduct title due diligence and advise on site viability. Lead drafting, negotiation and completion of leases and licences for office premises. Handle post‑completion matters for property agreements, including land registration and SDLT calculations. Create and update legal templates. Maintain trackers and reports as required. Drive process improvements.
• Commercial Contracts: Advise, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including services contracts, energy supply agreements, hardware & software purchase contracts, NDAs, commission agreements and network roaming agreements.
• Construction Contracts: Advisory on NEC4 and other construction‑related agreements, including installation and civil works contracts. Risk allocation advice for construction frameworks and contractor engagements. Supervise external counsel on drafting future templates.
• Business: Collaborate with commercial teams to scope new services, define commercial terms and develop contracting structures. Support the Tenders and Sales Team on RFIs, ITTs and tender T&Cs.
• Industry Trends & Legal Developments: Monitor legal developments and industry trends, continually refining legal strategies. Conduct legal research to support internal decision‑making and policy development. Engage with stakeholders, shareholders and external counsel for effective communication and relationship management. Provide contract interpretation and dispute support.
• Team Development: Contribute to the growth of the legal, compliance and regulatory functions. Work closely with the Legal Director to align legal priorities with business strategy.
• Business Support: Assist the Legal team in review and negotiation of agreements and support document creation and formatting. Prepare deal summary forms, PowerPoint presentations and tracking reports. Monitor external legal spend, budgeting and PO creation. Conduct legal research on legislative developments. Manage document storage and corporate policy drafts (e.g., Modern Slavery, Anti‑Bribery, Business Continuity).
• Data Protection: Advise on data privacy and compliance matters. Review and enhance internal processes for GDPR compliance.
• Consumer Law: Collaborate with the Consumer team to keep terms and conditions up‑to‑date and compliant with legislation.

About you

• We are looking for a qualified solicitor (SRA) with the following attributes and skills: Previous experience drafting and negotiating commercial and/or property transactions and driving projects to completion. Interest or experience in additional areas (infrastructure, technology, sustainability) – not all required. Thrives in a fast‑moving scale‑up environment. Commercial acumen to structure advice for a start‑up and emerging industry. Comfortable tracking and delivering contractual milestones. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of network infrastructure (EV, mobile, broadband, electricity). Familiarity with UK public procurement regimes, planning and street works requirements. Willingness to learn across all business areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• Wellbeing and mental‑health benefits: Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection, life assurance.
• Employer pension contribution up to 10%.
• Car benefit scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access to an online learning platform.
• 24 hours annual Volunteer Time Off.
• Virgin Media/O2 discounts and offers.
• VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds).
• Enhanced parental leave policies.

Location

Southwark, London. Full‑time hybrid: office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Equal Opportunity

Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We will provide reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.