It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
We are on the lookout for a commercial property solicitor to join our in-house commercial property team. You will be joining a busy in-house commercial property team dealing with a broad range of matters arising from our existing store portfolio of close to 1,000 stores and from our ambitious new store opening programme. There is good exposure to Landlord & Tenant, Planning, Development, and Estates Management. We are ideally looking for a commercial property solicitor from 1 PQE to 5 PQE who has garnered good training, exposure and experience with strong technical experience in commercial property; however, if you are an NQ or have more than 5 PQE, you are welcome to get in touch.
We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when, and where you work is up to you.
Responsibilities:
1. With supervision, manage the output of external solicitors to settle leases, licences, and agreements for new and existing stores with third-party landlords.
2. Assist with advising on issues arising from Screwfix’s existing estate portfolio such as licences for alterations, deeds of variation, and disputes with adjoining occupiers and landlords.
3. Instruct, supervise, and review output from external lawyers in managing deeds of variation and licences to alter, and to a lesser extent, delivering our ambitious new store opening programme efficiently and to deadline.
4. Analyse key data in relation to legal and property situations to assess risk and take steps to mitigate risk.
5. Control risk and compliance on a consistent and regular basis.
6. Work closely with external advisers, including panel firms and planning consultants.
7. Establish strong working relationships with senior Screwfix property solicitors, the wider legal and property team, plus other relevant business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives then provide high-quality and relevant advice and other deliverables.
8. With training, become a subject matter specialist relating to planning law for our existing and new store portfolio.
9. Collaborate with business colleagues, participating in discussions and decision-making processes for property, planning, and construction matters.
10. Draft, advise on, and negotiate property-related commercial agreements (e.g., licences to alter for our extensive annual store refresh programme).
11. Preferably have some understanding of the legal differences between all jurisdictions within the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland.
Qualifications:
1. Qualified solicitor with good technical knowledge of a broad range of commercial property law.
2. Excellent academic record and training with a leading practice.
3. Good exposure during training period to challenging commercial real estate work with particular focus on landlord and tenant but also with an eagerness to learn and develop into wider practice areas of commercial property such as planning and construction law.
4. Regular experience of aligning commercial objectives with legal principles.
What’s in it for me?
You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.
Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat.
Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.
Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies.
Other benefits:
* Award-Winning Pension Scheme
* 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
* Company Bonus up to 20%
* Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
* MyGym discounts
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme
* Enhanced Family leave
* Retail Trust counselling services
* Life cover
Sustainability at Screwfix: We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products, and providing sustainable packaging.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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