General Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to transition into a General Counsel role. This office-based position at Heathrow Airport requires extensive legal experience, particularly in corporate law and risk management, offering a great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years PQE, eligible for QLT.
• Experience from reputable law firms or businesses.
• High professional ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate legal counsel on commercial agreements and dispute resolution.
• Manage complex legal transactions ensuring stakeholder input.
• Lead risk management strategies and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Commercial agreements

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Qualified UK solicitor

Job description

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The Arora Group is a successful 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 meticulous project management 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 service levels and sustainable growth.

The role is suited for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel looking to step 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 be part of our growth story. Bring your passion and ambition, and we will support you in achieving your goals with rewards and benefits. We are seeking a General Counsel to oversee legal aspects of our business, providing strategic risk management advice and legal support to 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 ensuring input from all stakeholders and specialists.
• Lead risk management strategies within the company.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Handle Company Secretarial duties.
• Draft and finalize agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
• Manage external counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
• Clarify legal language and specifications within the company.
• 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, especially corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic legal approach.
• Experience from reputable law firms or businesses.
• Proven legal counsel experience in fast-paced environments.
• High professional ethics 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 prior to transitioning to business.

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