General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to transition into a General Counsel role. This fully office-based position at Heathrow involves providing legal counsel, overseeing compliance and risk management, and managing legal transactions. Candidates should hold a legal qualification as a UK solicitor with significant experience in corporate law and commercial practice.

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE experience in law.
• Reputable training from a law firm.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced business setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and corporate finance.
• Oversee complex legal transactions and compliance.
• Draft and manage contracts and agreements.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Attention to detail

Commercially minded

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

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 recognized 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 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. You will be able to take a strategic view of our exposure to risk and give necessary advice to mitigate it within our multi-faceted and expanding business. You will provide legal advice and support to management on all relevant issues.

For more information on 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).
• Oversee complex legal transactions from a project management perspective, ensuring appropriate input from all stakeholders and specialists.
• Lead risk management strategies within the company.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Take responsibility for Company Secretarial duties.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents as needed.
• Manage external counsel and related consultants to ensure value for money.
• Clarify legal language or specifications for company staff.
• Stay informed about legal developments and legislative changes.

Skills & Experience

• Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor with a minimum of 10 years PQE experience (considering other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions eligible to sit QLT).
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, especially in corporate finance, dispute resolution, and contracts.
• Methodical with keen attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal practice.
• Reputable training from a law firm and/or business environment.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast-paced business setting.
• High professional ethics and integrity.
• Good judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in a small to medium national law firm prior to transitioning into business.

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