Senior Real Estate Counsel – UK & Ireland Leases

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, 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.