This role presents a rare opportunity to join our Legal function of a leading global betting and gaming company. Reporting to the Group Legal Director - Property, you’ll join a high visibility and highly effective legal team as our business embarks on an exciting new phase. In this role you will be working with the Retail teams on property legal issue arising within our UK portfolio of circa 1,350 shops operating under the William Hill brand plus liaising with external solicitors for matters relating to our global office portfolio.
The role requires the ability to handle a large and varied commercial property workload, to promptly identify risks and implement solutions, provide commercial as well as legal advice, develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, and have the confidence to advise on issues that have significant business impact.
This role is advertised on a fixed term basis, but may become permanent in the future.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• 2-4 years PQE solicitor with proven real estate experience within a law firm or in house with ability to handle transactions from instruction to completion without supervision. UK/Scotland qualified is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail with great communication skills with the ability to build excellent relationships with colleagues across the business
• Good academic and legal background you’ll be commercial in approach, understanding the impact of legal issues or solutions on the operational activities of the business
• Flexible in approach and a willingness to take on a large and varied workload.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Negotiating a high volume of commercial property transactions including new leases, lease renewals both by agreement and within the framework of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, lease variations and deeds of surrender
• Handling applications to landlords for consent to alter, assign and sublet together with the negotiation of the corresponding licences and agreements
• Working closely with the Estates team on key commercial terms and advising on risks
• Working with external solicitors including active cost management and fee negotiation if required
• Provision of commercial practical advice on any issues within the UK retail estate including advising on rent review notices, landlord and tenant ad hoc advice
• Maintaining and updating internal records and legal precedents related to the property portfolio.
• A basic knowledge of statutory landlord and tenant notices (e.g. section 26 requests/section 25 notices) including issuing court proceedings and subsequent compliance with court directions would be of interest but is not essential

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Family Support Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts- Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health & wellbeing Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working - Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up