General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to transition into a General Counsel role. This fully office-based position will involve overseeing legal aspects of the business, providing strategic legal advice, and managing compliance across various sectors. If you have a solid background in corporate law and a proven track record in a corporate environment, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years PQE (Post Qualification Experience).
• Experience in a fast-paced business setting.
• Solid training from a reputable law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on various legal topics including corporate finance and commercial agreements.
• Oversee complex legal transactions and manage risk strategies.
• Draft and solidify contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Contracts

Commercial outlook

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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 recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth.

The role will suit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel stepping into a General Counsel position. 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 provide the rewards and benefits you deserve. We are looking for a General Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business, taking a strategic view of our exposure to risk and advising on mitigation within our expanding business. You will provide legal advice and support to management on relevant issues.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on various legal topics (commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance, and commercial law).
2. Oversee complex legal transactions from a project management perspective, ensuring appropriate input from all stakeholders and specialists.
3. Lead risk management strategies within the company.
4. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Handle Company Secretarial duties.
6. Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents as needed.
7. Manage external counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
8. Clarify legal language or specifications for company staff as needed.
9. Stay informed about changes or developments in legislation.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified UK solicitor with a minimum of 10 years PQE (considering other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible to sit QLT).
• Excellent knowledge of corporate law, especially corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Strong commercial outlook and pragmatic legal approach.
• Solid training from a reputable law firm and/or corporate environment.
• Proven experience as legal counsel in a fast-paced business setting.
• High 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 open for external applications.