General Counsel

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

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante recherche un General Counsel pour gérer tous les aspects juridiques de ses opérations croissantes. Le candidat idéal aura au moins 10 ans d'expérience en tant que conseiller juridique, avec une solide expertise en droit des sociétés et la capacité de travailler dans un environnement dynamique. Vous serez chargé de fournir des conseils juridiques stratégiques aux dirigeants, de mener des transactions juridiques complexes et d'assurer la conformité avec les lois pertinentes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE required.
• Experience in corporate law and fast-paced environments.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and corporate finance.
• Oversee complex legal transactions and manage risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with laws and handle company secretarial duties.

Skills

Corporate Law

Dispute Resolution

Contracts

Attention to Detail

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 up into a General Counsel opportunity. It is a fully office-based role in Heathrow Airport Area (5 days a week).

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 offer rewards and benefits. We are looking for a General Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business, providing strategic advice on risk exposure and mitigation within our expanding operations. You will support management on all relevant legal issues.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to executives on topics such as commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance, and commercial law.
• Oversee complex legal transactions from a project management perspective, ensuring input from all stakeholders.
• 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 for internal teams.
• Stay informed about legal developments and legislative changes.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE (considering other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible for QLT).
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, including corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic legal approach.
• Experience working in reputable law firms 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 to hire directly and will contact our PSL agencies if this role is open for agency applications.