All-round commercial lawyer form Private Practice or In-House Top 20 UK Qualified - 3-7 years PQE Confident self-starter with project experience
About the business
An employee led insurance brokerage group (one of the largest in the UK) Sitting within the brokerage team and reporting to Senior Legal Counsel. The role will require direct contact with clients around the business. The role will require the successful candidate to be able to work independently and to be confident enough to research and then recommend pragmatic, business-focused solutions. Although the role is home based, occasional travel into London office will be required (in line with guidelines).
About the Role
- To provide general legal support to the Senior Legal Counsel within the Insurance Broking division on a day-to-day & add hoc basis.
- Drafting, negotiating and amending a wide and varied range of commercial agreements, including IT, outsourcing, marketing agreements and insurance-specific commercial agreements
- Providing day-to-day advice on wider commercial matters, including data protection and use of data within commercial arrangements.
- Supporting the business in following the right legal contracting compliance procedures, to ensure effective contracting, procurement and negotiation.
- Helping to develop and draft key standard documentation, including policies and precedents.
About You
- Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, or an equivalent foreign jurisdiction qualification
- 3-6 PQE - Trained at a reputable firm
- Experience of reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
- Knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a small highly skilled team is essential as the role will necessarily be broad and varied
- Able to apply legal knowledge in a commercial context.
- Knowledge of Financial Services regulatory requirements
- Flexible and adaptable personal style with strong influencing and negotiation skills
Package
- Pension
- Performance based bonus up-to 20%
- Competitive salary
