General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to transition into a General Counsel role. In this office-based position, you will oversee legal aspects, provide counsel on corporate matters, and ensure compliance across the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in corporate law, strong commercial acumen, and a methodical approach to managing legal risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE experience.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast-paced business setting.
• Solid training from a reputable law firm or business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on various legal topics.
• Oversee all complex legal transactions and ensure compliance.
• Lead risk management strategy and manage external counsel.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Contracts

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor

Job description

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The Arora Group is a successful solely UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction, and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage.

Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth.

The role will suit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to step up into a General Counsel opportunity, and it is a fully office-based role in Heathrow Airport Area (5 days).

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to be part of our successful growth story. Bring us your passion and ambition, and we will support you to achieve your goals and give you the rewards and benefits you deserve. We are looking for a General Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will be able to take a strategic view of our exposure to risk and give necessary advice to mitigate it within our multi-faceted and expanding business. You will give legal advice and support to management on all relevant issues.

For more information on the Group, please visit our website www.thearoragroup.com

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on various legal topics (commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance, and commercial law).
• Oversee all complex legal transactions from a project management perspective to ensure appropriate input from all company stakeholders and specialists.
• Lead risk management strategy within the company.
• Ensure compliance matters are adhered to.
• Assume responsibility for Company Secretarial duties.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents where appropriate.
• Manage external counsel and related consultants to ensure the company receives value for money.
• Clarify legal language or specifications to relevant parties within the company.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal alterations or developments in legislation.

Skills & Experience

• Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor with a minimum of 10 years PQE experience (considering other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible to sit QLT).
• Excellent knowledge of corporate law, especially in corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Strong commercial outlook and pragmatic approach to legal practice.
• Solid training from a reputable law firm and/or business environment.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast-paced business setting.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in a small to medium national law firm prior to transitioning into business.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL agencies if this role is available for external recruitment.