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Posted:
05.05.2025
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19.06.2025
Job Description:
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. 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 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, create template documents, and keep up-to-date with new legislation and case law.
Who you are
* Qualified solicitor with 5-7 years’ PQE in commercial property law;
* Experience in private practice (in-house experience is a plus);
* Good academic qualifications;
* Clear drafting technique;
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload;
* Good business acumen and commercially astute;
* Personable, with the ability to work well within a team and build relationships;
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
What’s in it for you
Joining Ocado Retail offers the chance to work with the world’s largest online retailer, collaborate with talented colleagues, and develop your skills and career in online retail. Benefits include:
* Health & Wellbeing: Private medical, Digital GP, family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
* Spend & Save: Recognition platform, up to 7% pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast, electric vehicle leasing, shuttle bus from Hatfield station.
* Work-Life Balance: Blended/hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, holiday purchase options, work from anywhere, lifestyle breaks.
Our hiring process is fair and respectful. We are an equal opportunities employer and accommodate reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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