Legal Counsel Europe (Real Estate)

Company: URBN UK Limited
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Location: City of Westminster
Job Description:

Exciting and varied opportunity for a mid to senior level real estate Legal Counsel with real estate background and/or general in‑house retail experience. A bonus if the candidate has experience working with other European jurisdictions.,

Responsibilities

  • Predominantly assisting and advising on Real Estate portfolio and lease negotiations across Europe.
  • Drafting wayleave agreements
  • Drafting leases, deeds of variation, AFLs, various licences
  • Managing break dates and lease expiry dates
  • Liaising with agents and LLs.
  • Also assisting the team with:
  • Drafting and advising on T&Cs online and in‑store, privacy policies, cookies policy.
  • Advising the business and drafting/negotiating on wide range of E‑Commerce matters (website content, payment solutions, outsourcing and consultancy arrangements, data processing agreements).
  • Advising on Data Protection law and keep the business up to date on developments in this area.
  • Supporting the customer services team with escalated customer complaints.
  • Assist with escalated Health & Safety and Regulatory issues.
  • Advise on compliance with consumer protection law and advertising codes.
  • Negotiate and draft a range of commercial contracts such as concession agreements, marketing agreements, wholesale contracts, advertising agency agreements, partnership and brand collaboration agreements and influencer agreements.
  • Negotiate and draft 3rd party logistics contracts and assist the Peterborough Distribution Centre with queries and contracts.
  • Assist Director of Legal with contentious matters.
  • Assist with development of precedents and templates.
  • Deliver training to the business and assist Director of Legal with legal updates to the business.
  • Liaises with and supervises outside counsel.
  • Perform other tasks for the URBN Legal Department as needed.
  • Deputise for the Director of Legal when she is away.

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years PQE real estate qualified, preferably with experience within retail and fashion.
  • Top tier academic credentials with demonstrated achievement at each institution.
  • Training Contract at reputable law firm within Real Estate or Commercial practice group.
  • Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
  • Legal research, negotiation, analysis, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, as part of a small legal team.

URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.

With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e‑commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Bring your dog to work

Wellbeing

  • Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
  • Fully equipped free gym and on‑site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount off external gym memberships
  • Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discount

  • Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)

Community

  • One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

Travel

  • Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan

Continued Development

  • We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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Posted: September 27th, 2026