Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Location: Hatfield (Blended working - 3 days in the office) Working hours per week: Part-time 32 hours Level: Senior Application closing date: 13th November About us Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket ocado.com. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, but it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service. About the team and the role The successful candidate will need to: Review and negotiate heads of terms for new property acquisitions; Draft and negotiate leases, agreements for lease, sale agreements, transfers and surrenders; Perform title due diligence on properties including the raising of searches and enquiries; Oversee post-completion matters such as SDLT returns and Land Registry applications; Review and negotiate licences for alterations, wayleaves, dilapidations settlement agreements and other property management documents; Assist with rent reviews; Deal with landlord and tenant issues and liaise with landlords; Instruct and supervise external counsel, including managing associated budgets; Respond to queries from colleagues and assist them with their real estate/planning-related issues. It will be beneficial to have familiarity with planning law and the ability to spot planning issues in order to refer them for specialist planning advice; Produce and assist in giving training to colleagues; and Assist with the property aspects of construction and engineering contracts. In addition, the successful candidate will need to identify and implement good practice and create template documents and keep up-to-date with new legislation and case law. Who you are Qualified solicitor with specialism in commercial property law of 5-7 years’ PQE; Experience in private practice (and in-house roles would be ideal); Good academic qualifications; Clear drafting technique; Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload; Good business acumen and commercially astute; Personable, with the ability to work well within a team environment and build relationships; and Excellent communication and negotiation skills What’s in it for you By joining Ocado Retail you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer: Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with the option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more. Spend & Save: Recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office. Never miss the moments that matter: Blended/Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy an extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities. Our Hiring Process Lucky for us, we get loads of great applications and we really appreciate that so many people put the time and effort in to apply. To recognise that, we treat all applications respectfully and fairly. So, if yours stands out, you’ll follow our standard hiring process - one of our Talent Partners will talk you through this in an initial call. Everyone’s welcome We’re an equal opportunities employer. That means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.