General Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to step into a General Counsel role. The candidate will oversee legal affairs, providing critical advice on risk management, compliance, and contract management. This fully office-based role at Heathrow Airport offers an excellent opportunity for driven individuals aiming to progress their legal career in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in a small to medium national law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements, dispute resolution, and corporate finance.
• Oversee legal transactions from a project management perspective.
• Lead risk management strategies and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Corporate Law

Dispute Resolution

Contracts

Legal Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Commercial Outlook

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Legal Qualification - 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 reputation through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across key business locations in the UK, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to deliver high-quality service levels and sustainable growth.

The role will suit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel aiming to progress 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 successful growth story. Bring your passion and ambition, and we will support you in achieving your goals, along with the rewards and benefits you deserve. We are seeking a General Counsel to oversee our legal affairs. You will take a strategic view of our risk exposure and provide necessary advice to mitigate risks within our expanding and multifaceted business. You will offer legal advice and support to management on all relevant issues.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to executives on various 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.
3. Lead risk management strategies within the company.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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 internal stakeholders.
9. Stay updated on legislative changes and developments.

Skills & Experience

1. Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE (will consider other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible for QLT).
2. Strong knowledge of corporate law, especially corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
3. Methodical with excellent attention to detail.
4. Strong commercial outlook and pragmatic legal approach.
5. Solid training from reputable law firms or business environments.
6. Proven experience as legal counsel in a fast-paced business setting.
7. High professional ethics and integrity.
8. Good judgment and analytical skills.
9. Able to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
10. Excellent communication skills.
11. Approximately 8 years of experience in a small to medium national law firm before transitioning to a business role.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL agencies if this role is open for agency submission.