Legal Advisor

McArthurGlen Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a legal professional to oversee real estate deals and manage legal matters across its UK and Canada centers. The role requires a proactive individual with a focus on commercial law, alongside opportunities for a performance bonus and a vibrant work culture. Emphasizing collective support and a values-driven culture, this position offers international exposure and flexible working approaches.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Bonus

Wellbeing Allowance

Volunteering Days

Exclusive Discounts

Flexible Working

International Exposure

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years PQE in Real Estate/Commercial law.
• Versatile in handling multiple practice areas.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage leasing and asset management transactions.
• Handle commercial contracts and monitor progress.
• Assist with corporate governance and risk management.

Skills

Effective Communicator

Analytical Thinker

Problem Solver

Team Player

Tech-Savvy

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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• Oversee Real Estate Deals: Manage leasing and asset management transactions, guide external solicitors, and keep track of progress.
• Become the legal go-to: Be the first point of contact for legal matters at our Centres in the UK and Canada, ensuring the relevant stakeholders have the legal support they need.
• Handle Contracts: Manage commercial contracts for goods and services, including facilities, marketing, and events, instruct external solicitors, and monitor contract progress.
• Transaction Management and Reporting: Monitor the progress of transactions and reporting.
• Support Property Projects: Assist with property enhancements and new builds, including construction contracts and planning.
• Drive ESG Initiatives: Assist the implementation and where appropriate the management of the company’s ESG strategy where it impacts on the legal department and its remit across the business.
• Debt Recovery: Manage and negotiate UK debt recovery and insolvency cases to maximise income recovery.
• Governance and Risk: Assist with corporate governance and risk management, including anti-bribery, corruption, and data protection.
• Take on Ad-Hoc Legal Tasks: Review legal queries, conduct research, and handle general legal matters.
• Engage in Meetings: Participate in relevant departmental and inter-departmental meetings.
• Prepare Reports: Assist in running reports and updating schedules, records, and trackers.
• Deliver Training: Help prepare and deliver training sessions within the team and to the wider business.

Why McArthurGlen?

• Competitive Salary & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary with a performance bonus of up to 20%.
• 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.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options where possible to accommodate your needs.
• International Exposure: Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organisation.
• Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16, 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.

To be successful you’ll bring...

• 0 to 3 years PQE (post-qualified experience): Real Estate/Commercial legal experience.
• Versatile Support: Capable of handling a broad range of practice areas.
• Adaptable and Fast-Paced: Ready to work flexibly and efficiently.
• Effective Communicator and Relationship Builder: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written.
• Analytical Thinker and Detail-Oriented: Sharp, strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Positive Attitude: A great work ethic and proactive mindset.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Problem Solver: Quick to identify and resolve issues.
• Team Player: Collaborative and supportive.
• Numerate: Comfortable with numbers and data.

What to expect…

• We commit to replying to all applications, feel free to get in touch if you’d like an update
• You will have a main point of contact within our Talent team
• We’re a collaborative business: it’s important for you to meet as many people as you can during the recruitment process.

We’re also aware that your time is precious, so aim to keep to a two-stage process wherever we can