General Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a General Counsel to provide strategic legal support across its multifaceted business. The ideal candidate will hold a strong legal background with significant experience in corporate law, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks while driving success in the company's growth story.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years PQE, ideally from a reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge in corporate finance and commercial law.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and corporate finance.
• Oversee complex legal transactions and ensure compliance.
• Manage external legal counsel to ensure value.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Contracts

Attention to detail

Judgment

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

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 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 aiming to step into a General Counsel position. It is a fully office-based role in Heathrow Airport Area (5 days a week).

We offer a great opportunity for experienced Senior Legal Counsel to be part of our successful 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 the legal aspects of our business. You will take a strategic view of our risk exposure and provide advice to mitigate it within our expanding, multi-faceted business. You will offer 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 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 as needed.
• Manage external counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
• Clarify legal language or specifications to relevant company personnel.
• Stay updated on legal developments and legislative changes.

Skills & Experience

• Legal Qualification – 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 with attention to detail.
• Commercially astute with a pragmatic legal approach.
• Solid training from a reputable law firm and/or business environment.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast-paced setting.
• 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 this role is available for external recruitment.