Head Office
Commercial Property Solicitor (1-5 PQE)

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
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Overview

It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.

We are on the lookout for a commercial property solicitor to join our in-house commercial property team. You will be joining a busy in-house commercial property team dealing with a broad range of matters arising from our existing store portfolio of close to 1,000 stores and from our ambitious new store opening programme. There is good exposure to Landlord & Tenant, Planning, Development, and Estates Management. We are ideally looking for a commercial property solicitor from 1 PQE to 5 PQE who has garnered good training, exposure and experience with strong technical experience in commercial property, however if you are an NQ or have more than 5PQE you are welcome to get in touch.

We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.

Key responsibilities

- With supervision, manage the output of external solicitors to settle leases,

licences and agreements for new and existing stores with third party landlords

- Assist with advising on issues arising from Screwfix’s existing estate portfolio

such as licences for alterations, deeds of variation and disputes with adjoining

occupiers and landlords

- Instruct, supervise and review output from external lawyers in managing deeds

of variation and licences to alter and to a lesser extent delivering our ambitious

new store opening programme efficiently and to deadline.

- Analyse key data in relation to legal and property situations to assess risk and

takes steps to mitigate risk

- Control risk and compliance on a consistent and regular basis

- Work closely with external advisers, including panel firms and planning

consultants

- Establish strong working relationships with senior Screwfix property solicitor,

wider legal and property team plus other relevant business stakeholders to

understand commercial objectives then provide high quality and relevant

advice and other deliverables

- With training, become a subject matter specialist relating to planning law for

our existing and new store portfolio

- Collaborate with business colleagues, participating in discussions and

decision-making process for property, planning and construction matters

- Control risk and compliance on a continued and repeating basis

- Draft, advise on and negotiate property-related commercial agreements (e.g.

licences to alter for our extensive annual store refresh programme)

- Preferably have some understanding of the legal differences between all

jurisdictions within the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland

Required skills & experience

· Qualified solicitor with good technical knowledge of broad range of commercial property law

· Excellent academic record and training with a leading practice

· Good exposure during training period to challenging commercial real estate work with particular focus on landlord and tenant but also with an eagerness to learn and develop into wider practice areas of commercial property such as planning and construction law

· Regular experience of aligning commercial objectives with legal principles

What’s in it for me?

You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.

Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.

Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.

Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We’ve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.

Other benefits:

  • Award-Winning Pension Scheme
  • 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
  • Company Bonus up to 20%
  • Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
  • MyGym discounts
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Family leave
  • Retail Trust counselling services
  • Life cover

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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Training
programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

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Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

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Aspiring Leader Programme

For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.

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“I'm involved in quite a few projects like the Store Support Programme and assessing trials across the business and whether they should be rolled out across the estate.”
James Rudge | Finance Business Partner
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Be yourself
at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves. 

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying is simple, quick and easy. Just complete our application form and attach your CV, then sit back while we review your application.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Commercial Property Solicitor (1-5 PQE)

  • Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
Apply Now