TheArora Groupis 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 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 recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth.
We have amazing opportunity for experiencedLegal Counselto be part of our successful growth story. Bring us your passion and ambition and we will support you to achieve your goals, and give you the rewards and benefits you deserve.
This role is fully office based role (5 days per week) at the Arora Group head office in Heathro Area.
As aLegal Counsel, you will provide advice on a diverse range of legal matters and report directly into the General Counsel. You will aim to promote a high quality and cost effective legal function whilst aligning with the culture and strategy of the company. You may have either a private practice or in-house background but must be able and will to adapt to working within a fast paced, demanding business. Whilst a construction / construction litigation background would be highly desirable, applications from candidates of all backgrounds will be welcomed provided there is a demonstrative commitment to developing into a general Commercial Counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting the General Counsel in helping both deliver strategic projects and addressing the day-to-day needs of the group
- Negotiation, drafting, and reviewing of complex commercial contracts
- Act with autonomy and take responsibility to carry out and complete assigned tasks and projects
- Provide general legal advice and support, including research, legislative updates and assistance with compliance matters
- Deal effectively with a broad range of legal matters including corporate, commercial, regulatory, financial services and litigious matters
- Managing internal processes and ensuring proper stakeholder engagement and good governance throughout contract lifecycle
- Supporting the GC regarding management of outside legal counsel when appropriate.
- Work with the General Counsel to develop and roll out new template agreements, policies and legal procedures and help ensure all legal processes and procedures are being followed and adhered to
Skills & Experience
- Legal Qualification - Qualified UK solicitor with 0-3 years PQE experience (will consider other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions with eligibility to sit QLT)
- Methodical approach with an attention to detail
- Strong commercial outlook and pragmatic approach to legal practice
- Solid training from a reputable law firm and/or business
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, commercial and demanding environment