General Counsel

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to step into a General Counsel role. This full-time position, based in the Heathrow Airport area, offers the opportunity to oversee legal aspects of the business, provide strategic advice, and manage complex legal transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced environments. Join a successful growth story and advance your career with a company that values your ambition and passion.

Qualifications

• Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE.
• Experience in corporate law and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and corporate finance.
• Manage complex legal transactions and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

UK solicitor qualification

Corporate law knowledge

Dispute resolution

Attention to detail

Commercially astute

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

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. Today, 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.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to step into a General Counsel role. This is a full-time, office-based position in the Heathrow Airport area (5 days a week).

Join our successful growth story as a Senior Legal Counsel. Bring your passion and ambition, and we will support your career goals with rewards and benefits. The General Counsel will oversee legal aspects of the business, providing strategic risk assessments and legal advice to management across our expanding operations.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to executives on various topics (commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance, and commercial law).
• Manage complex legal transactions from a project perspective, ensuring input from all relevant 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 legislative changes and developments.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE (considering other PQE levels and lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible to sit QLT).
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, especially corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical with keen attention to detail.
• Commercially astute with a pragmatic approach to legal practice.
• Experience in reputable law firms and/or business environments.
• Proven track record as 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 national 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 available for external recruitment.