Real Estate Counsel

21 hours ago

Shirebrook, United Kingdom Frasers Group Full time
Job Description

With over 1,000 stores within the UK, Europe, the US and Asia the Group has a diverse property portfolio of freeholds (including multi-let properties) and leaseholds. Within a constantly changing and evolving retail landscape the success of the property portfolio is key to the continues success of the Group.

As Real Estate Counsel you will take the lead role in legal matters affecting the property portfolio and will report into the Group Head of Real Estate – Legal and work with senior executives throughout the group such as the Group Head of Acquisitions.

The role will involve:

  • Working on contentious and non-contentious real estate matters
  • Working on and managing a variety of property acquisitions including freehold acquisitions, corporate acquisitions, and new leases
  • Site disposals including sale and leasebacks
  • Asset management – including lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (from both a landlord and tenant perspective)
  • Review of JCT contracts and collateral warranties
  • Property litigation including dilapidations claims, 1954 Act renewals and general litigation and break notices (with support from panel law firms)
  • Drafting new leases (experience of turnover rents will be an advantage) and standard clauses to use across the portfolio.
  • Dealing with property acquired as part of a business purchase from administrators (experience of administrations will be an advantage)
  • Assistance of management of panel law firms (5 firms across the UK with additional 2 shortly to be taken on) and other law firms throughout Europe
  • The ability to summarise, with the help of local counsel, issues outside of the UK in a clear and succinct manner
  • The ability to review title documentation and leases to advise the business and members of the Leasehold/Freehold team.
  • Day to day queries from the team on legal matters, both leasehold and freehold, giving instructions to external solicitors
  • Produce reports/high level summaries on new acquisitions
  • Overtime, potential to build a caseload of bespoke or time sensitive matters.

This role is based Monday to Friday on site at our Head Office in Shirebrook with occassional travel to our London Head Office. 


Qualifications

  • Must be a UK qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) or a Chartered Legal Executive
  • Would be open to considering applications with any amount of PQE including new qualified, Any experience gained from both private practice or in-house is welcomed.
  • Previous in-house experience desired but not a pre-requisite
  • Must have Landlord and Tenant experience. A basic understanding of restructuring would be desirable.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail
  • Well organised with a professional approach
  • Taking ownership of matters – not just providing advice on options but recommending to the business the option to take
  • Commerciality – knowing when to accept risk in order to get matters completed
  • Able to work flexibly and to tight time scales
  • Delegation – balancing work done in-house and work done by externals
  • Desire to work in a fast paced and challenging environment


Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival – an event like no other Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

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