Senior Attorney

JOB DESCRIPTION

Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different? 

TJX Europe is the European division of The TJX Companies, Inc., a global off-price retailer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The division (trading as TK Maxx and HomeSense) currently has operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands.

TJX Europe (trading as TK Maxx and HomeSense) is seeking a real estate lawyer to join our growing Legal Department, and to support the European business. The role is based in our new campus in Watford.

The role will join an established European real estate legal team. The job holder will partner with our business functions, and you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support. You will be responsible for handling a wide range of real estate related legal matters and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Your primary objective will be to provide real estate legal support to the business (particularly the Property Department) in achieving its goals and objectives, whilst helping to protect the company's legal interests and highlighting and/or minimising risk.

Key Responsibilities

Execution of real estate legal work including, in particular: Negotiating lease re-gears/renewals and agreements for lease and leases. Carrying out due diligence (including submitting searches, reviewing planning reports, and preparing title reports). Preparing lease reports. Liaising with in-house acquisition team, estates team and technical team. Providing timely and accurate legal advice and counsel to business partners on a broad spectrum of real estate legal issues, including service charge and general property disputes, and applications for landlord’s consent. Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Property Department and the US Legal team. Managing effective relationships (locally and cross border) with external legal counsel, particularly in Scotland and Ireland. Staying abreast of new real estate laws and regulations that may impact TJX Europe’s operations and supporting the business in ensuring compliance.  Developing and implementing precedents, policies and procedures. Conducting/supporting the provision of legal training, both within the function and the wider business.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience as a real estate lawyer (around 5+ years’ PQE as an indicative level, although suitable candidates with experience outside this band will be considered). Experience acting for retail tenants (in a recognised law firm and/or an in-house position). Experience in managing legal advice locally and from other jurisdictions. Knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Strong negotiation skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels, with an ability to influence. Strong knowledge and understanding of real estate laws, regulations, and legal principles. Good commercial awareness, with a pragmatic, solution-based approach to issues, and an ability to think at a risk-focussed level. Strong attention to detail and a high level of integrity and ethics. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work under pressure. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills and the ability to work in the grey.

At TJX Europe we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where all our associates feel welcome, valued and engaged. It’s the diversity of our associates that drives our success, and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone that wants to be part of our growing business.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

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