Property Solicitor
ID
2022-27884
Job Locations
ENG-Somerset-Yeovil
Category
Legal
Type
Permanent Full Time
Location : Location
ENG-Somerset-Yeovil
Job Post Information* : External Company Name
Screwfix
Job Post Information* : External Company URL
www.screwfix.com
Location : Postal Code
BA22 8RT
Location : Address
Trade House, Mead Avenue
Telecommute
No
- Negotiate and settle leases, licences and agreements for new and existing stores with third party landlords.
- Instruct, supervise and review output from external lawyers to deliver our ambitious new store opening programme efficiently and to deadline.
- Advise on all types of management issues arising from Screwfix’s existing estate portfolio such as renewal leases, surrenders and regrants, licences for alterations, deeds of variation and disputes with adjoining occupiers and
landlords. - Analyse key data in relation to legal and property situations to assess risk and takes steps to mitigate risk.
- Control risk and compliance on a consistent and regular basis.
- Work closely with external advisers, including panel firms and planning consultants.
- Establish strong working relationships with senior Screwfix property solicitor, wider legal and property team plus other relevant business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives then provide high quality and relevant
advice and other deliverables. - Collaborate with business colleagues, participating in discussions and decision-making process for property matters.
- Control risk and compliance on a continued and repeating basis.
- Provide training to internal colleagues and external partners on legal developments and best practice.
- Draft, advise on and negotiate property-related commercial agreements (e.g. construction contracts with contractors, business rates, utility contracts)
- Preferably have some understanding of the differences between all jurisdictions within the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland.
• Qualified solicitor with proven excellent technical knowledge of a broad range of commercial property law, particularly landlord and tenant matters and portfolio management.
• Excellent academic record and training with a leading practice.
• Consistent exposure to challenging commercial real estate work with particular focus on landlord and tenant.
• Regular experience of aligning commercial objectives with legal principles.
Benefits
- 33 days’ holiday
- Award winning pension scheme – up to 14% Kingfisher contribution
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q
- Discounted healthcare and life cover
- Loyalty recognition & company share save scheme
- In-house training and development
Sustainability at Screwfix
We are committed to running our operations sustainably and supporting our customers to make sustainable choices. We want every colleague to feel involved and to champion sustainability in their area, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how we work.
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Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at careers@screwfix.com
Property Solicitor in Yeovil employer: Screwfix
At Screwfix, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and customer-focused employer that values its people. As an Assistant Manager in our City Store, you'll benefit from excellent training, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for career growth, all while enjoying perks like 33 days of annual leave and a generous pension scheme. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced retail environment where your leadership can shine and your contributions are recognised.
