General Counsel

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

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity to become a Senior Legal Counsel with potential for a General Counsel position, supporting strategic risk management within a prestigious group focused on property and construction. Based in the Heathrow area, the role involves providing legal advice across various corporate matters and overseeing compliance, offering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years PQE with experience in corporate law.
• Training from reputable law firm.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on commercial agreements and disputes.
• Manage complex legal transactions and ensure compliance.
• Draft and review contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Corporate law

Dispute resolution

Commercial agreements

Attention to detail

Pragmatic legal approach

Excellent communication

Project management

Analytical 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 managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. 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, with the potential to step into a General Counsel position. It is a full-time, office-based role located in the Heathrow Airport area (5 days a week).

We offer a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our growth journey. Bring your passion and ambition, and we will support your goals with rewards and benefits. We are seeking a General Counsel to oversee our legal affairs, providing strategic risk management advice and support to management across our expanding business.

For more information about the Group, please visit our website: www.thearoragroup.com

Responsibilities:

1. Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to executives on various topics (commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance, and commercial law).
2. Manage complex legal transactions from a project 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 other legal documents.
7. Manage external legal counsel and consultants to ensure value for money.
8. Clarify legal language and specifications for internal teams.
9. Stay informed on legislative changes and developments.

Skills & Experience:

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

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