General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel ready to transition into a General Counsel position based at Heathrow Airport. The role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance across various commercial activities. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with substantial experience in corporate law and a proven track record in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years PQE as a solicitor, preferably from a small to medium law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and corporate finance.
• Manage complex legal transactions and ensure compliance with laws.
• Draft and review contracts and manage external counsel.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Contracts

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Legal Qualification

Education

Qualified UK solicitor

Job description

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

Since 1999, the Group has built its reputation through meticulous project management from inception to delivery. It owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across key business locations in the UK, partnering with renowned brands to deliver high service levels and sustainable growth.

The role is suited for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel aiming to step up into a General Counsel position. It is a fully office-based role at Heathrow Airport (5 days a week).

We offer a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our growth journey. Bring your passion and ambition, and we will support your goals with rewards and benefits. We seek a General Counsel to oversee legal aspects of our business, providing strategic risk management advice and legal support to management on relevant issues.

For more information about the Group, visit our website: www.thearoragroup.com

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to executives on commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance, and commercial law.
• Manage complex legal transactions from a project perspective, ensuring stakeholder involvement.
• Lead risk management strategies within the company.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Handle Company Secretarial duties.
• Draft and review agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
• Manage external counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
• Clarify legal language and specifications within the company.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and developments.

Skills & Experience

• Legal Qualification: Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE (considering other PQE levels and lawyers from common law jurisdictions eligible for QLT).
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, especially corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic legal approach.
• Experience in reputable law firms and/or business environments.
• Proven track record as a legal counsel in fast-paced settings.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Good judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in a small to medium law firm before transitioning to business roles.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer direct hires and will contact our PSL agencies if this role is open for agency applications.