What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house Real Estate Legal team and support the legal needs of our property portfolio across the UK & Ireland. Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel you’ll play a key role in delivering commercial legal advice across a broad range of real estate matters. From lease renewals to acquisitions you’ll be involved in the legal work that underpins our growth and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage lease renewals, reversionary leases, underlettings, disposals and licences with minimal supervision
• Conduct title investigations for potential acquisition sites
• Provide day‑to‑day legal support to Asset Management and Estates teams
• Own and manage Estates queries via the Real Estate Shared Inbox
• Review deeds, conduct searches and report on registered titles and lease provisions
• Support legal projects and policy development within the department
• Assist with new store acquisitions and lease renewals including title reviews and property searches
• Liaise with external solicitors where required and identify when external input is needed

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials
• Up to 4 years post‑qualification experience in commercial property law
• Transactional experience (e.g. licences for alterations, assignments, under‑lettings)
• Able to provide pragmatic commercial legal advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills adaptable to different audiences
• High attention to detail and a solution‑focused mindset
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What You’ll Get

• Access to industry‑leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, car and location allowance, free parking, lunch and gym access
• Hybrid working offering a mix of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

Our Values

• Serve: Customers and people first
• Inclusion: Everyone’s welcome
• Integrity: Doing the right thing
• Community: Being good neighbours
• Family: Growing together