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Job Description
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Sacco Mann is working with a highly recognisable, market-leading UK retailer plc with a significant national footprint and a loyal customer base. The business has demonstrated strong resilience in a challenging market and continues to evolve its offering across both physical stores and online channels. As part of its ongoing growth, an opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join its established in-house legal team.
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/nThe Role
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This is a senior role responsible for heading up the commercial real estate legal function across the UK and Republic of Ireland, with a focus on retail stores, distribution centres, manufacturing sites and office assets. Acting as a key strategic adviser, you will ensure the legal integrity of a significant property portfolio while partnering closely with the wider business to support ongoing expansion, repositioning and operational performance.
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You will lead a small internal team and liaise with external legal advisers, driving efficiency, consistency and high-quality output across all property-related legal matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and wider portfolio management. The role also carries responsibility for legal governance, compliance and cost control across a high-volume, fast-moving estate.
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The Person
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The ideal candidate is likely to have at least 8 years PQE with deep expertise in Landlord & Tenant law and leasehold structures. Previous experience of the retail real estate sector would be advantageous but you must be able to demonstrate a genuinely strategic mindset— You’ll be someone who is confident not only in presenting legal options, but in actively advising on the most appropriate course of action to support the business.
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An exceptional negotiator, you’ll be proactive and solutions-focused in your approach, with proven leadership and stakeholder management skills and a collaborative style of working across teams. The role requires the ability to manage complex, multi-site and multi-jurisdictional matters under pressure, while consistently delivering pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice. xhkmmrq
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The role is based on the south side of Leeds and will require a x2 day commitment on site, with Tuesdays being allocated as a SLT day.
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The Package
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– Attractive and competitive salary in line with experience
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– Bonus
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– Healthcare
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– Pension
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– Discounts.
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