Legal Counsel – Commercial Property

Detailed Guide: Legal Counsel – Commercial Property at Superdry

Superdry, the iconic British founder-led global fashion brand, is inviting applications for the position of Legal Counsel – Commercial Property. Based at their headquarters in Cheltenham, England, this full-time role offers an exciting opportunity for a commercial property lawyer to join an in-house legal team and actively support Superdry's retail estate turnaround strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation: Advise on, negotiate, and commercially implement a diverse range of commercial property agreements spanning Superdry's retail operations, with opportunities to learn about wholesale and franchise models.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide practical, highly commercial advice on property laws and regulations, supporting the core property growth work central to the brand's turnaround strategy.
• Litigation Support: Assist the General Counsel on property litigation matters.
• Business Partnering: Act as a dedicated Legal Business Partner to the Property, Retail, Finance, and People teams, building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement within the legal team through technology and process optimization to manage risk effectively.
• External Counsel Management: Manage the instruction of external counsel and service providers, and oversee commercial property trackers and portfolio meetings.

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Must be a qualified solicitor authorized to practice in England and Wales.
• Experience: Ideally possesses at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Commercial Property, though exceptional candidates with different experience levels will be considered.
• In-house Exposure: Prior experience working in a relevant in-house legal environment, either through a permanent role or secondment, is highly advantageous.
• Skills: Strong technical knowledge of property laws governing retail/consumer businesses, excellent communication skills, and a solutions-driven, resilient mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a holiday buying scheme, and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Flexible working model with core hours between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
• Generous 50% staff discount online and in-store, alongside access to heavily discounted sample stock at the Head Office.
• Comprehensive family-friendly policies (enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave).
• Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, and a health cash plan.
• Onsite parking with electric vehicle charging points.
• Paid time off for volunteering and access to a global employee assistance program.

Application Process

Interested candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience, as Superdry reserves the right to close the application window early if a high volume of applications is received.