Manager -Legal Counsel - Property

About the role

Tesco is looking for a commercial contracts lawyer who can support, under guidance, the Group Legal and UK Property teams by undertaking certain aspects of its UK-related non-contentious real estate work.

You will be responsible for

Having undergone our internal induction and training programme covering key UK property legal skills, your role will include:

• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of non-contentious UK property contracts (from the UK legal perspective) including: Leases; Tenancy at Will; License to Assign; License for Alterations; License to Occupy; Rent Deposit Deed; Deed of Variation; Deed of surrender; Non-disclosure Agreement.
• Title due diligence and reporting.
• Co-ordination with relevant stakeholders within the Tesco Property and Legal teams to ensure that real estate matters are delivered in a timely and appropriately risk-balanced manner, meeting the business need.
• Running training for the new joiners
• Working collaboratively and leading discussion with our external law firms to share knowledge and best practice, and ensure the efficient delivery of real estate legal services to the business.
• Managing and updating Tesco templates and playbooks.
• Create strategy to transition more work to TBS.

• Downloading Land Registry documents and making Land Registry applications.

• Developing and leading a high performing team, creating an environment for success by setting direction and coaching them to succeed through inspiring conversations every day. (Refer to the expectations of a manager at Tesco- the minimum standards)

• Initiates and designs continuous improvements initiatives to drive performance within their teams

• Accountable for achieving teams objectives, stakeholder management and escalation management.
• Making decisions within policy and procedure framework to deliver business plans.

You will need

Lawyer / Law Graduate with strong academic background with 8- 10 years of working experience in skill agnostic legal teams, including in-house teams in an outsourcing setup.

• Strong background in drafting, negotiating, reviewing and finalizing commercial contracts.
• Background in project management, legal services, legal in-sourcing setups.

Extensive knowledge of UK Property Law including strong experience of drafting a variety of complex commercial contracts.

• Ability to review and negotiate contracts and provide pragmatic and commercial advice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High emotional and cultural quotient to manage local teams and Group stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including presentation skills and ability to train resources
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective relationships at all organizational levels across all departments.

Whats in it for you?

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary -Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Performance Bonus -Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.