Junior Lawyer - 12 Month Ftc

Mcarthurglen Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 25%

Wellbeing allowance

Volunteering days

Exclusive discounts

Learning & development (LinkedIn)

Job summary

McArthurGlen UK Ltd seeks a Legal Advisor to support a broad range of legal matters across the UK business. You will work closely with the Senior Legal Manager on commercial real estate, contracts, construction, debt recovery, ESG and governance.

This 12-month FTC involves acting as a key legal contact for designated centres, negotiating contracts, supervising external advisers, and providing practical legal guidance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 0–2 years’ PQE and experience in private practice or in-house environments.
• Ability to balance legal considerations with business needs.
• Strong organisational and deadline management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal contact for designated centres across the UK and Canada.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts for goods and services.
• Support property management and development teams on construction projects.
• Manage UK debt recovery and insolvency matters with a practical, commercial focus.
• Support ESG, governance, data protection, anti-bribery and risk management initiatives.
• Coordinate with external solicitors and monitor progress of matters.
• Provide practical, commercially minded legal advice and research across the business.
• Assist with reporting, records, trackers and training across the organisation.

Skills

Commercially minded

Organised

Analytical

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Team player

Education

Qualified lawyer with 0–2 years’ PQE

In-house or private practice experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Legal Advisor to join our team, supporting a broad range of legal matters across our UK business. Working closely with our Senior Legal Manager, you’ll gain exposure to everything from commercial real estate and contracts to construction, debt recovery, ESG and corporate governance. Please note that this is a 12-month FTC.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll act as a key legal contact for designated centres across the UK and Canada, partnering with colleagues across the business and working with external legal advisers when required.

Your role will include:

• Managing commercial real estate matters, with a particular focus on leasing and asset management transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts for goods and services, including facilities and marketing-related agreements.
• Supporting our property management and development teams on enhancement and construction projects, including construction contracts, professional appointments and planning matters.
• Managing and advising on UK debt recovery and insolvency matters, taking a practical and commercially focused approach to resolving disputes.
• Supporting legal matters relating to our ESG strategy, corporate governance, data protection, anti-bribery and risk management activities.
• Working closely with external solicitors, providing clear instructions and monitoring the progress of matters.
• Providing practical, commercially minded legal advice and research on a variety of ad hoc matters across the business.
• Supporting legal reporting, records and trackers, as well as helping to prepare and deliver training to colleagues across the business.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A qualified lawyer with 0–2 years’ PQE.
• Experienced within private practice and/or an in-house legal environment.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal considerations with business needs.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to challenging deadlines.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with colleagues and external advisers.
• A collaborative team player who is equally comfortable taking ownership of their own work.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary with a performance bonus of up to 25%.
• Wellbeing Allowance: Claim towards yoga, gym equipment, or any activity that promotes your wellbeing.
• Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access special discounts at our Designer Outlets.
• International Exposure: Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organization.
• Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available. Grow through internal moves, cross-country projects, international secondments, and a calendar of core development opportunities.
• Values-Based Culture: Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where we value excellence, innovation, and making a difference.
• Positive Work Environment: Over 89% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

At McArthurGlen, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working wherever possible.

Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within McArthurGlen that is more suitable for you now or in the future.

The compensation offered will depend on demonstrated skills, experience, and location. We believe in transparency. Our pay ranges are based on market benchmarks and internal equity, ensuring equitable compensation for equivalent skill levels across roles.

We're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need any adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully and showcase your skills and experience. Contact: [e-mail]