EU Real Estate Counsel & Ecommerce Compliance

URBN UK Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Bring your dog to work

Employee Assistance program

On-site gym and wellness room

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount (URBN brands)

Job summary

URBN UK Limited, part of URBN Group, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Real Estate Legal Counsel with a strong real estate background and in-house retail experience. The role focuses on European real estate negotiations, drafting leases and related agreements, and advising on data protection and E‑Commerce matters.

The successful candidate will support the Director of Legal, draft precedents, and train the business on legal updates, with the option to deputise in leadership when needed.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years PQE real estate, preferably with retail/fashion experience.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Legal research, negotiation, analysis, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, as part of a small legal team.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly assisting and advising on Real Estate portfolio and lease negotiations across Europe.
• Drafting wayleave agreements.
• Drafting leases, deeds of variation, AFLs, various licences.
• Managing break dates and lease expiry dates.
• Liaising with agents and LLs.
• Advising on E-Commerce matters (website content, payment solutions, outsourcing and data processing agreements).
• Advising on Data Protection law and developments.
• Support customer services with escalated complaints.
• Assist with Health & Safety and Regulatory issues.

Skills

Real estate law

Negotiation

Legal research

Drafting contracts

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Training Contract in Real Estate or Commercial

Job description

URBN UK Limited, part of URBN Group, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Real Estate Legal Counsel with a strong real estate background and in-house retail experience. The role focuses on European real estate negotiations, drafting leases and related agreements, and advising on data protection and E‑Commerce matters.

The successful candidate will support the Director of Legal, draft precedents, and train the business on legal updates, with the option to deputise in leadership when needed.