Senior Associate – Legal Counsel (Property) at Tesco [PQE 2+ Yrs, Hybrid, Bengaluru] – Apply by Mar 21!

About Tesco

Tesco is a multinational retail corporation operating across several international markets. The company works through specialised legal and property teams that support its real estate and commercial operations, particularly those related to the UK market.

About the Job

Tesco is hiring for the position of Senior Associate – Legal Counsel (Property).

The selected candidate will support the Group Legal and UK Property teams in handling non-contentious UK real estate matters. After completing internal induction and training on UK property legal processes, the role will primarily involve drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing property-related documentation and compliance work.

Eligibility

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Qualified commercial contracts or real estate lawyer
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Experience in an international working environment (UK exposure preferred but not mandatory)
• Knowledge of UK property laws (preferred)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of contract law (UK property law preferred)
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Ability to provide commercially pragmatic legal advice
• Strong contractual risk management skills
• Effective stakeholder management

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing UK property agreements, including:
  • Leases
  • Tenancy at Will
  • Licence to Assign
  • Licence for Alterations
  • Licence to Occupy
  • Rent Deposit Deed
  • Deed of Variation
  • Deed of Surrender
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Conduct title due diligence and prepare legal reports
• Coordinate with internal Property and Legal teams to manage real estate matters
• Work with external law firms for efficient service delivery
• Maintain and update legal templates and playbooks
• Download Land Registry documents and submit Land Registry applications
• Ensure compliance with Tesco’s Business Code of Conduct
• Support internal forums, compliance processes, and audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the legal team

Compensation & Benefits

Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fixed salary + annual performance bonus
• 30 days leave (18 Earned Leave + 12 Casual/Sick Leave)
• 10 national & festival holidays
• Retirement benefits including NPS and VPF participation
• Medical insurance for employees and dependents (including parents/in-laws)
• Mental wellbeing programmes
• Financial literacy coaching & salary advance facility
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) programme
• On-campus physical wellbeing facilities

Work Culture

Tesco promotes a workplace culture built on inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, encouraging employees to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the organisation.

Location

📍 Bengaluru

Mode

💻 Hybrid

Application Deadline

🗓 21 March 2026

Application Procedure

Interested candidates can apply through the official application portal.

To apply, click here.

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