Canal & River Trust
Canal & River Trust
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Charity
Canal & River Trust is a UK charity dedicated to caring for and revitalising around 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across England and Wales. Its work combines practical waterways management—including dredging, vegetation control, moorings and boating licences—with engineering, maintenance, heritage restoration and waterside regeneration. Working alongside volunteers and local communities, the organisation improves public access, protects historic sites and promotes the environmental, social and health benefits of spending time by the water.

Property Litigation Lawyer at Canal & River Trust (Hybrid UK)

Advise Canal & River Trust on property disputes, statutory land rights and operational property matters. Draft court documents and support litigation involving landowners, occupiers and other third parties.

Description

  • Advise on and manage property disputes across the Trust’s operational property portfolio
  • Develop practical, risk-based advice that protects the Trust’s interests
  • Handle disputes with adjoining landowners, occupiers and other third parties under the Senior Litigation Lawyer’s supervision
  • Interpret the Trust’s rights and responsibilities under historic waterway enabling legislation
  • Advise on enforcing the Trust’s modern statutory powers
  • Coordinate with external solicitors on efficiently managed property litigation
  • Prepare letters before action, claims, witness statements, applications and other court documents
  • Assemble court bundles for filing and service under the Senior Litigation Lawyer’s supervision
  • Work with the Trust’s Claims Handler on property claims involving third-party loss
  • Work with colleagues, external advisers and third parties to develop commercially focused solutions

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer or equivalent with at least five years of property litigation experience in private practice or an in-house legal team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver proactive, expert and timely legal advice
  • Ability to build effective working relationships across the Trust and with external legal advisers
  • Confidence contributing constructively to meetings
  • Commitment to following the Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards
  • Ability to evaluate risks and adapt working methods when needed
  • Ability to confirm that equipment is suitable for each task
  • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to safe environments and practices for children, young people and adults at risk

Benefits

  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance that increases with service
  • Employee benefits package
  • Remote working arrangement
  • 37-hour Monday-to-Friday schedule

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