General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK private group is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel aspiring to take on a General Counsel role. The position involves providing strategic legal advice, managing complex transactions, and ensuring compliance with laws. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate law and at least 10 years of PQE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally from reputable law firms.
• Experience in fast-paced business settings.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and corporate finance.
• Manage legal transactions ensuring stakeholder involvement.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Corporate Law

Dispute Resolution

Contracts

Commercially Minded

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified UK solicitor

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.

The role is for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel aspiring to step into a General Counsel position. It is a fully office-based role in the Heathrow Airport Area (5 days a week).

We offer a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team. Bring your passion and ambition, and we will support your career goals with rewards and benefits. We are seeking a General Counsel to oversee our legal functions, providing strategic risk management advice and supporting management on relevant issues.

For more information about the Group, 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 initiation to completion, ensuring stakeholder involvement.
• 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 legal counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
• Clarify legal language and specifications for internal stakeholders.
• Stay updated on legal developments and legislative changes.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified UK solicitor with at least 10 years PQE (considering other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from 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 in reputable law firms 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 handle 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 direct hires and will contact our PSL agencies if this role is open for agency recruitment.