We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international retail environment, providing legal support across a broad range of commercial agreements, with a primary and sustained focus on real estate-related matters supporting the company's property portfolio and operational needs.

The position is well suited to a junior-to-mid level legal professional who has developed a solid experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, and who has either built, or is keen to further develop, hands-on expertise in real estate transactions. The role mainly involves drafting and negotiating real estate agreements (including asset purchases and going-concern transactions), with appropriate support and supervision from senior legal colleagues.

You will act as a trusted legal partner to the business, delivering practical, timely, and business-oriented advice, while progressively strengthening your expertise in complex real estate and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts with Real Estate Focus

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, with a strong emphasis on real estate contracts, including: – Commercial and retail lease agreements – Lease amendments, renewals, assignments, and terminations – Sale and purchase agreements for real estate assets – Asset purchase and going-concern transactions (with supervision as required) – Letters of intent, MOUs, and term sheets
Support real estate acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and portfolio management activities, assisting with legal documentation, coordination, and closings.
Assist with legal due diligence for real estate transactions and portfolio reviews, identifying key risks and contractual issues.

Broader Commercial & Operational Contracts

Draft and negotiate ancillary and operational commercial agreements connected to the company's activities, including: – Service agreements – Facility management and maintenance contracts – Utilities, energy, and property-related service agreements – Logistics, warehousing, and other operational contracts
Support contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with internal standards, policies, and risk guidelines.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice on commercial and real estate matters to internal stakeholders
Ensure agreements comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and best practices
Identify legal and contractual risks and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies
Assist in managing real estate-related disputes or claims, coordinating with external counsel when required

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Real Estate, Finance and Operations teams
Contribute to legal support for store openings, renewals, relocations, and closures
Develop a strong understanding of the business and commercial context to tailor legal advice accordingly.

Qualifications & Experience

Law degree with strong academic credentials and bar qualification required
Between 4 and 6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a reputable law firm (mandatory)
Proven and solid experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
Experience in retail, consumer goods, logistics, or asset-heavy industries is a plus
Basic knowledge of company law and extraordinary corporate operations is an advantage
Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial contracts.
Sound understanding of real estate transactions and contractual risk allocation
Commercially minded, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions
Clear and effective communicator, capable of translating legal concepts into practical guidance
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Well-organized, able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
High attention to detail, reliability, and professional integrity
Motivation to learn, grow, and progressively take on greater responsibility.

Why Join Us?

In OVS Group you will find a structured company, a dynamic and strongly results-oriented environment. We are innovating tradition, with a strong investment in new technologies, to offer customers and employees an increasingly omnichannel and digital experience, without neglecting attention to the environment, the future and sustainability.

Additional benefits in joining us:

Wellbeing & Parenting: Programs dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing and parenting support
Wellness area with free courses such as yoga, pilates, and functional training
Learning & Development: Technical-specialist and managerial training programs and opportunities for continuous skill development
Company Cafeteria
20% discount on all our brands
Access to exclusive employee perks across the group (travel, electronics, and more)
Flexible start times and smart working options
Medical consultation and 8 additional hours of paid leave annually for medical appointments
Health insurance included once a permanent contract is secured

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