General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-focused corporate group is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to transition into a General Counsel role. This fully office-based position in the Heathrow Airport Area involves overseeing legal aspects, providing strategic risk assessment, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of PQE in corporate law and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE as a legal counsel is preferred.
• Experience in corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to executives.
• Manage complex legal transactions from a project perspective.
• Lead risk management strategies within the company.
• Draft and review agreements and contracts.
• Stay updated on legislative changes.

Skills

Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE

Strong knowledge of corporate law

Methodical, detail-oriented approach

Commercially pragmatic outlook

Experience with reputable law firms or in-house legal departments

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The Arora Group is a successful solely UK-focused private group of companies that leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction, and hotel divisions for strategic advantage.

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel ready to step into a General Counsel position. It is a fully office-based role located in the Heathrow Airport Area (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. The General Counsel will oversee the legal aspects of our business, providing strategic risk assessment and advice to mitigate exposure across our expanding activities. You will support management on all relevant legal issues.

For more information, 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. Manage complex legal transactions from a project perspective, ensuring stakeholder and specialist input.
3. Lead risk management strategies within the company.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
5. Handle Company Secretarial duties.
6. Draft and review agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
7. Manage external counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
8. Clarify legal language and specifications for company staff.
9. Stay updated on legislative changes and developments.

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, detail-oriented approach.
• Commercially pragmatic outlook.
• Experience with reputable law firms or in-house legal departments.
• Proven track record as legal counsel in fast-paced environments.
• 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.

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