Assist teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empower them to manage risks effectively.
Support the General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel to:
Work closely with the business to identify, anticipate and address legal issues that arise in the course of British Land’s activities, developing an in-depth understanding of those activities and associated business issues, risks and priorities.
Identify, assess and mitigate legal, ethical and reputational risks, ensuring that decisions align with British Land’s approach to risk.
Horizon-scan the policy and legal landscape and provide strategic counsel on emerging legislative developments and trends.
Supervise and mentor legal secondees, supporting their development and ensuring high standards of performance.
Develop and maintain legal resources, including templates and guidance documents, to improve efficiency and support the wider organisation.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality support when specialist advice is required.
Provide accurate, practical and timely legal advice on a broad range of matters, including contracts, disputes, real estate transactions (including landlord and tenant), IP, employment and data protection.
Support the business in a wide range of commercial and other relationships, reviewing, drafting and negotiating legal agreements and other arrangements with a broad spectrum of suppliers, counterparties and other third parties.
Requirements
qualified lawyer
3+ years
in-house
corporate law
legal tech
emotional intelligence
Thrives in a high-performance environment; able to remain calm under pressure.
From a Top 100 UK Law Firm and/or an in-house lawyer from a FTSE 250 corporate or equivalent.
Great attention to detail and accuracy.
High emotional intelligence, enabling effective collaboration and influence across all levels of the organisation.
Able to demonstrate experience within all or most of the following specialisms: general corporate and commercial, commercial contracts, real estate (including Landlord & Tenant) transactions, IP and data protection.
Strong technical legal advisor who understands the legal, reputational and commercial dimensions of risk.
A legal qualification recognised by the legal services regulator in England and Wales, with at least three years’ post-qualification experience, ideally including in-house experience (secondment or permanent).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences orally and in writing.
Strong integrity and independence of mind, with the ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and sensitively.
(Desirable) Proficiency in using legal technology and/or Microsoft Power Platform; interest in and/or familiarity with automation as a tool to drive efficiencies in the legal process.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Strong ethical judgement, with a commitment to upholding professional standards.
Creative problem-solver; able to adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced environment.
Strong commercial acumen, with a solution-oriented approach to legal advice.
Self-sufficient, self-starting and pro-active; comfortable taking ownership of tasks and responsibility for delivery of actions.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1856 Founded
Year Established
The company has a long-standing legacy in the real estate sector.
£13.6bn Value
Portfolio Size
The company manages a diverse range of high-profile assets across the UK.
175M Visits
Retail Traffic
Annual foot traffic across its retail parks and shopping centers.
£1.5bn Pipeline
Logistics Investment
Ongoing development of last-mile logistics hubs in urban areas.
Landmark campuses include Broadgate, Regent’s Place, Paddington Central and the growing Canada Water site.
Retail interests cover open‑air parks and shopping centres across the UK.
Typical projects blend active asset management with development and repositioning of mixed‑use spaces.
Notable deals include the first Campus retail‑park acquisition from Brookfield and Meadowhall joint‑venture exit.
Uniquely, it pioneered the ‘campus’ office model in London, clustering workplaces, amenities and transport links.
Culture + Values
We are responsible, trusted and accountable.
We focus on the long term.
We foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture.
We deliver excellent customer service.
We encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Carbon Goal
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Reducing the carbon footprint across the portfolio.
Investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.
Targeting a reduction of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across operations.
Enhancing biodiversity and implementing sustainable building practices.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 Gender Split
Board Composition
The company ensures equal representation by gender on its Board.
43% Women Leadership
Senior Roles
Approximately 43% of senior leadership positions are held by women.
Committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Aim to increase workforce diversity at all levels.
Promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.