Senior Attorney

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TJX Europe, trading as TK Maxx and HomeSense, seeks a senior real estate lawyer to join its European Legal Department in Watford. The role focuses on UK&I real estate matters, including lease renewals, advisory support, and strategic risk management for TJX Europe’s operations.

You will collaborate with Property and other functions, ensuring expert guidance on landlord-tenant issues and real estate development, while maintaining strong cross-border relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant PQE in real estate law, in-house or law firm experience.
• Experience for retail landlords or tenants.
• Strong understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and related advisory work.
• Experience with leasing development aspects and approvals.
• Ability to manage external counsel and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Property and provide legal advice on UK&I real estate matters.
• Assist with risk management and compliance related to real estate operations.
• Stay updated on new real estate laws affecting the business.
• Build relationships with Property Department and US Legal team.
• Manage external counsel relationships and budgets.

Skills

PQE in real estate law

Retail landlord/tenant experience

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 knowledge

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Formal law qualification (Solicitor)

Tools

Legal drafting tools

Job description

TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

TJX Europe (trading as TK Maxx and HomeSense) is seeking a senior real estate lawyer to join our growing Legal Department, to support the European business. The role will be based at our European head office campus in Watford, UK.

The role will join an established European real estate legal team. The job holder will partner with TJX Europe’s Property Department and other business functions on a range of real estate matters and will advise all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with Property and providing legal advice or support on a range of issues and matters, primarily relating to the UK and Ireland, including:
  • Executing lease regears/renewals, agreements for lease, leases, etc., including the provision of legal and tactical advice in relation to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, if relevant
  • Supporting Property with service charge and general property disputes, applications for landlord’s consent and general asset management work.
  • Providing internal training and legal updates on relevant topics.
  • Assisting in the development, implementation and ongoing modernisation of precedents, practices and ways of working.
• Thinking strategically and assisting with the proactive management of real estate legal risk.
• Staying abreast of new real estate laws that may impact TJX Europe’s operations and supporting the business in ensuring compliance.
• Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Property Department and the US Legal team.
• Assisting in the management of external counsel relationships and budgets.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Significant PQE in a reputable law firm and/or an in-house position.
• Solid experience acting for retail landlords or tenants (in a recognised law firm and/or an in-house position).
• Excellent understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and experience providing related tactical advice.
• Strong experience of the development aspects of leasing (e.g. pre-lets, conditional agreements for lease) with good knowledge of the typical planning and construction process
• Experience in managing legal advice locally and from other jurisdictions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels, with an ability to influence.
• Able to operate on complex matters with limited supervision.
• Able to engage a variety of stakeholders and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with a pragmatic, solution-based approach to issues, and an ability to think at a risk-focussed level.

• Ability to influence and build relationships across organisational and geographic boundaries.
• High personal impact and ability to gain credibility and establish trust quickly.
• You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.

Closing date for all applications 21 October 2026.

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address

73 Clarendon Road

Location

EUR Home Office Watford GB