General Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading UK-focused group of companies is seeking an experienced General Counsel to oversee legal matters within its organization. The role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing risk, and ensuring compliance while supporting the growth of the company. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of PQE, strong corporate law expertise, and experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years PQE; eligible lawyers from common law jurisdictions considered.
• Solid experience in corporate law and fast-paced environments.
• Strong ethical standards, good judgment, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements, dispute resolution, and corporate finance.
• Oversee complex legal transactions and lead risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and manage external counsel.

Skills

Corporate Law

Dispute Resolution

Contracts

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

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 into a General Counsel position. It is a fully office-based role in the 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 provide the rewards and benefits you deserve. We are looking for a General Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business, taking a strategic view of our risk exposure and advising on mitigation within our expanding business. You will provide legal advice and support to management on relevant issues.

For more information on 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 input from all relevant stakeholders.
3. Lead risk management strategies within the company.
4. Ensure compliance with applicable 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 or specifications within the company.
9. Stay informed about legal developments and legislative changes.

Skills & Experience

1. Qualified UK solicitor with a minimum of 10 years PQE (considering other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible for QLT).
2. Excellent knowledge of corporate law, especially corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
3. Methodical with strong attention to detail.
4. Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal practice.
5. Solid training from a reputable law firm and/or business environment.
6. Proven experience as legal counsel in a fast-paced setting.
7. High ethical standards and integrity.
8. Good judgment and analytical skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
10. Excellent communication skills.
11. Approximately 8 years of experience in a small to medium national law firm before transitioning to business.

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