Junior Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

What Youll Be Doing:

Were looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our in-house Real Estate Legal team and support the legal needs of our property portfolio across the UK & Ireland. Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel youll play a key role in delivering commercial legal advice across a broad range of real estate matters. From lease renewals to acquisitions youll be involved in the legal work that underpins our growth and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage lease renewals reversionary leases underlettings disposals and licences with minimal supervision
• Conduct title investigations for potential acquisition sites
• Provide day-to-day legal support to Asset Management and Estates teams
• Own and manage Estates queries via the Real Estate Shared Inbox
• Review deeds conduct searches and report on registered titles and lease provisions
• Support legal projects and policy development within the department
• Assist with new store acquisitions and lease renewals including title reviews and property searches
• Liaise with external solicitors where required and identify when external input is needed

Qualifications :

What Youll Need:

• Qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials
• Up to 4 years post-qualification experience in commercial property law
• Transactional experience (e.g. licences for alterations assignments underlettings)
• Able to provide pragmatic commercial legal advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills adaptable to different audiences
• High attention to detail and a solution-focused mindset
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint

What Youll Get:

• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including Bonus Car and Location Allowance Free parking lunch and Gym access
• Hybrid working offering a mix of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Additional Information :

Building a Better McDonalds 

At McDonalds our vision is to be the UKs and Irelands best-loved restaurant. Our secret sauce Its our vibrant culture! It shapes everything we do from how we treat each other to how we serve our customers franchisees and suppliers. Our culture attracts top talent and creates a positive energizing workplace for everyone.

Our Values:

• Serve: Customers and people first
• Inclusion: Everyones welcome
• Integrity: Doing the right thing
• Community: Being good neighbours
• Family: Growing together

People from All Walks of Life 

People are the heart of McDonalds. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. This helps us serve our customers better and strengthens our community ties. We stand against inequality injustice and discrimination using our influence to make a positive impact.

As a major employer were committed to supporting our communities developing skills and inspiring aspirations. Whether with McDonalds or beyond were here to help people succeed in the world of work.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time