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The Arora Group is a successful soley UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage.

The role will suit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to step up into General Counsel opportunity and it is fully office based role in Heathrow Airport Area (5 days) .

We have great opportunity for 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 give you 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 give legal advice and support to management about all relevant issues.

For more information on the Group please visit our website

Duties & Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance and corpoerate commercial etc.).
• Oversee from a project management perspective all complex legal transactions to ensure appropriate input from all company stakeholders and specialists.
• Be instrumental in leading risk management strategy within the company.
• Ensure compliance matters adhered to.
• Assume responsibility for Company Secretarial duties.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents where appropriate.
• Manage external counsel and other related consultants to ensure that the company receives best value for money.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to all who require it in the company.
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations or developments in legislation.

Skills & Experience

• Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor with minimum 10 years PQE experience (will consider other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions with eligibility to sit QLT)
• Excellent knowledge of corporate law with particular emphasis on corporate finance, dispute resolution and contracts .
• 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
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast paced business environment.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Able to work on multiple and diverse projects at the same time.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Likely to have circa 8 year experience within a small to medium national law firm prior to moving into business

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Deputy General Counsel

Permanent

Salary: £82,000 - £92,000

Central London, Hybrid-Working (3 days per week in office)

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy General Counsel to join a Central Government team on an Permanent basis. This role is to work on a high profile caseload over a wide range of legal practice areas, including debt capital markets, money markets, derivatives, financial markets regulations, lending, fund management, commercial contracts, property, intellectual property, employment, disputes and public law matters. Issues of foreign law, public international law matters and legislative drafting also periodically arise.

The jobholder will be expected to work with the General Counsel and the other senior members of the team to provide strategic and operational legal advice and to develop the legal function.

Key Requirements for the Deputy General Counsel

The ideal Candidate for the Deputy General Counsel role will include:

• A lawyer qualified to practise law in England & Wales as a solicitor or barrister, although candidates with other legal qualifications in the UK or other jurisdictions may be considered.
• Expertise in at least one relevant area of law (e.g. debt capital markets, derivatives, public law and/or commercial law) and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas quickly and seamlessly.
• Significant experience gained in a law firm or in-house at a financial institution, public body or other private company.
• Excellent legal skills and problem-solving acumen, with a proven ability to advise clients on complex legal matters strategically and creatively, ensuring legal services uphold the highest professional standards and contribute to strategic outcomes.

Key responsibilities for the Deputy General Counsel

The successful Candidate for this Deputy General Counsel role will be required to:

• Helping to lead the Legal Team, supervising the work of more junior members of the team and helping to develop their skills and capabilities. The jobholder may also have formal management responsibilities from time to time.
• Advising on the clients activities, including debt management, cash management, fund management and lending activities, as well as on strategic and innovative projects.
• Advising on, documenting and negotiating the debt issuance programme (including gilt auctions, tenders and syndications), trading agreements (including GMRA and, occasionally, ISDA) and arrangements for registrar services, paying agency services, settlement services, retail and wholesale brokerage services, central counterparty services, other financial market infrastructure providers and other service providers.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments, changes in best practice and other market shifts to identify potential areas of relevance or impact and to help position the client to stay ahead in a dynamic environment.
• Advising on public law matters
• Providing legal support and advice in relation to any other matters as they may arise (e.g., commercial agreements with suppliers, regulatory matters, disputes, premises).
• Contributing to the further development of the Legal Team’s activities, knowhow and documentation, including tech solutions.
• Assisting in the procurement, instruction and management of external legal advisers

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Deputy General Counsel role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to step into a high-impact leadership role, working closely with the General Counsel and managing a team of lawyers.

This is a broad, varied role covering high-value commercial contracts, public procurement, compliance, and legal risk—working across complex and meaningful projects in a large, fast-paced organisation.

We’re looking for:

️ Strong private practice foundation (top-tier firm training)

️ Proven in-house experience in a sizeable business (not start-up or tech)

️ Expertise in public/private sector contracts, TUPE, GDPR, and complex commercial agreements

️ A confident people manager with a focus on development and performance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable, friendly legal team in a business that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Our Client:

An established, founder led insurance business is seeking General Counsel, to join at a strategic level, reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the C-suite.

This global business is looking to scale significantly in the next few years, making it an exciting time to join.

The ideal candidate will be either coming from a start up/scaleup/ high growth business or from a traditional corporate business but looking to pivot into a more entrepreneurial, fast paced and dynamic environment.

Offers a lot of flexibility in terms of office presence, with this role being largely remote for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

This individual will bring in a wide range of legal expertise across corporate, commercial, governance, and legal risk management.

As their GC, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic legal advice across corporate, commercial law, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day operations.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across jurisdictions, and manage disputes and litigation with external counsel.
• Support high-impact business initiatives like M&A and international growth, while delivering clear, commercially focused legal guidance to senior leadership.
• Oversee legal support for company secretarial matters looking at board and shareholder matters, including drafting resolutions, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10-18 years' PQE as a lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance, fintech, tech or financial services legal team.*
• The ideal candidate will be either coming from a start up/scaleup/ high growth business or from a traditional corporate business but looking to pivot into a more entrepreneurial, fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A commercial mindset, focused on delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.

*Candidates with relevant experience outside the PQE bracket are also encouraged to apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to step into a high-impact leadership role, working closely with the General Counsel and managing a team of lawyers.

This is a broad, varied role covering high-value commercial contracts, public procurement, compliance, and legal risk—working across complex and meaningful projects in a large, fast-paced organisation.

We’re looking for:

️ Strong private practice foundation (top-tier firm training)

️ Proven in-house experience in a sizeable business (not start-up or tech)

️ Expertise in public/private sector contracts, TUPE, GDPR, and complex commercial agreements

️ A confident people manager with a focus on development and performance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable, friendly legal team in a business that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Our Client:

An established, founder led insurance business is seeking General Counsel, to join at a strategic level, reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the C-suite.

This global business is looking to scale significantly in the next few years, making it an exciting time to join.

The ideal candidate will be either coming from a start up/scaleup/ high growth business or from a traditional corporate business but looking to pivot into a more entrepreneurial, fast paced and dynamic environment.

Offers a lot of flexibility in terms of office presence, with this role being largely remote for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

This individual will bring in a wide range of legal expertise across corporate, commercial, governance, and legal risk management.

As their GC, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic legal advice across corporate, commercial law, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day operations.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across jurisdictions, and manage disputes and litigation with external counsel.
• Support high-impact business initiatives like M&A and international growth, while delivering clear, commercially focused legal guidance to senior leadership.
• Oversee legal support for company secretarial matters looking at board and shareholder matters, including drafting resolutions, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10-18 years' PQE as a lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance, fintech, tech or financial services legal team.*
• The ideal candidate will be either coming from a start up/scaleup/ high growth business or from a traditional corporate business but looking to pivot into a more entrepreneurial, fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A commercial mindset, focused on delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.

*Candidates with relevant experience outside the PQE bracket are also encouraged to apply.

We are partnering with a private equity-backed UK-based SaaS scale-up seeking an experienced General Counsel to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.

About the Role

As General Counsel, you will manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and drive strategic objectives. Collaborating with the Board and senior leadership, you will provide expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and data protection. This role demands a commercially astute legal professional from a fast-paced SaaS scale-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and the Board.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and partnership agreements.
• Lead a team of three, implementing processes for hiring, performance management, and development.
• Oversee corporate governance, M&A activities, and due diligence processes.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and legal budgets.
• Monitor regulatory and legal trends in the technology sector.
• Handle disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations.
• Deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Trained in a Commercial/TMT team at a top-tier law firm, with at least five years of in-house experience in a technology company.
• Strong experience dealing with high value enterprise SaaS deals.
• Proven experience in a technology scale-up environment.
• Skilled in negotiating with enterprise clients.
• Experience with M&A transactions and private equity investors.
• Knowledge of cross-border legal considerations is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and thrive in a high-growth environment.
• Any experience dealing with Financial Services clients would be a plus.

This is a competitive process, so please apply only if your experience aligns with the criteria above.

Please note that PQE/salary levels are used as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil this role. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply directly or contact Albert Toms at Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Deputy General Counsel

Permanent

Salary: £82,000 - £92,000

Central London, Hybrid-Working (3 days per week in office)

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy General Counsel to join a Central Government team on an Permanent basis. This role is to work on a high profile caseload over a wide range of legal practice areas, including debt capital markets, money markets, derivatives, financial markets regulations, lending, fund management, commercial contracts, property, intellectual property, employment, disputes and public law matters. Issues of foreign law, public international law matters and legislative drafting also periodically arise.

The jobholder will be expected to work with the General Counsel and the other senior members of the team to provide strategic and operational legal advice and to develop the legal function.

Key Requirements for the Deputy General Counsel

The ideal Candidate for the Deputy General Counsel role will include:

• A lawyer qualified to practise law in England & Wales as a solicitor or barrister, although candidates with other legal qualifications in the UK or other jurisdictions may be considered.
• Expertise in at least one relevant area of law (e.g. debt capital markets, derivatives, public law and/or commercial law) and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas quickly and seamlessly.
• Significant experience gained in a law firm or in-house at a financial institution, public body or other private company.
• Excellent legal skills and problem-solving acumen, with a proven ability to advise clients on complex legal matters strategically and creatively, ensuring legal services uphold the highest professional standards and contribute to strategic outcomes.

Key responsibilities for the Deputy General Counsel

The successful Candidate for this Deputy General Counsel role will be required to:

• Helping to lead the Legal Team, supervising the work of more junior members of the team and helping to develop their skills and capabilities. The jobholder may also have formal management responsibilities from time to time.
• Advising on the clients activities, including debt management, cash management, fund management and lending activities, as well as on strategic and innovative projects.
• Advising on, documenting and negotiating the debt issuance programme (including gilt auctions, tenders and syndications), trading agreements (including GMRA and, occasionally, ISDA) and arrangements for registrar services, paying agency services, settlement services, retail and wholesale brokerage services, central counterparty services, other financial market infrastructure providers and other service providers.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments, changes in best practice and other market shifts to identify potential areas of relevance or impact and to help position the client to stay ahead in a dynamic environment.
• Advising on public law matters
• Providing legal support and advice in relation to any other matters as they may arise (e.g., commercial agreements with suppliers, regulatory matters, disputes, premises).
• Contributing to the further development of the Legal Team’s activities, knowhow and documentation, including tech solutions.
• Assisting in the procurement, instruction and management of external legal advisers

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Deputy General Counsel role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation.