Job Description

What you'll be doing...

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 16,000 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.

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.

Deadline-Driven:

Thrive under strict deadlines.

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

Be part of something extraordinary...

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.



95% of colleagues believe we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of their personal identities.



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.

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Job Reference: MAG02396