Job description

Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners.With variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different? 

TJX Europe is the European division of The TJX Companies, Inc., a global off-price retailer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The division (trading as TK Maxx and HomeSense) currently has operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands and continues to expand its operation.

We are seeking an Attorney (Litigation and Regulatory Counsel) to join our growing Legal Department in Watford, UK, to support the European business.

This position will report to the Senior Attorney (Litigation and Regulatory Counsel). The successful candidate will also be a member of TJX’s global litigation and regulatory team and will have regular contact with the US-based lawyers in that team.

Key Responsibilities

This is a diverse role which provides an opportunity to work with talented individuals across our business, ranging from Buying, Product Development and Marketing to Finance, Information Technology and Store Operations. Key responsibilities will include:

• Legal Advisory: Supporting with the provision of timely and accurate legal advice to business partners on a wide range of contentious and regulatory matters, including intellectual property issues, corporate and social compliance, trade and regulatory compliance, and consumer protection.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Monitoring, reviewing and assessing new laws and regulations that impact or might impact TJX Europe’s operations.
• Training and Education: Conducting or supporting with the provision of legal training, both within the function and the wider business.
• External Relationships: Developing and maintaining effective relationships (locally and cross border) with external legal counsel.

Required Skills and Experience

• Circa 2+ years PQE ( this is an indicative level, although suitable candidates with experience outside this band will be considered) with litigation and/or regulatory experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Self-motivated and accustomed to operating at a high level in a fast paced work environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide legal advice that is clear, commercial and practical.
• Capable of building and maintaining a network of effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

At TJX Europe we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where all our associates feel welcome, valued and engaged. It’s the diversity of our associates that drives our success, and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone that wants to be part of our growing business.  We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.