- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry is hiring a Real Estate Paralegal to support its Global Legal and Real Estate teams in London, managing EMEIA and Corporate portfolio lease information and providing day-to-day legal support. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and track real estate legal documentation, including leases, amendments, renewals, lease extracts and translations.
- Extract, review and validate key lease data, ensuring it is complete and accurately recorded in the CoStar Global Lease Database.
- Work with internal teams and external legal advisers to resolve lease queries and keep information accurate and up to date.
- Support lease accounting, including IFRS 16 requirements, rent queries, indexation and contractual rent adjustments.
- Support the review, drafting and negotiation of real estate documents, including lease agreements, renewals, construction agreements, heads of terms, notices and NDAs.
- Maintain organised legal records and provide broader real estate legal support to the Global Legal team as required.
Qualifications
- A legal qualification.
- Relevant experience in commercial real estate law.
- Practical experience reviewing or supporting commercial leases and related real estate documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with complex legal and lease data.
- Effective organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Clear, collaborative communication when working with legal, finance, real estate and external partners.
- A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to remain organised and effective when priorities change.
Skills
Experience
Relevant experience in commercial real estate law; practical experience reviewing or supporting commercial leases and related real estate documentation.
Education
A legal qualification is essential.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
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