Commercial Solicitor In-House
- Recruiter
- Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- £60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefits & Salary
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2019
- Ref
- W/25706
- Contact
- Gavin Sladden
- Job Title
- Legal IT
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial, Compliance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Commercial Solicitor In-House
Kent
£60,000 - £75,000
Commercial Solicitor – This is a fantastic opportunity for any senior commercial solicitor looking for the next step in their career. Our client, a niche international insurance company that has grown significantly over the past 5 years are now looking for an experienced solicitor to head up their in-house legal team at their UK HQ.
About the Role
You will be tasked with overseeing the legal, compliance and complaints team, ensuring that all compliance strategies are set and that the business is in line with current regulations set by Ofcom, the FCA and the ICO. You will act as in-house council advising across the company on legal legislation and regulations. You will be expected oversee the drafting and negotiating of various contracts and agreements, complaints to external regulators and anticipate any legal complications that could impact the company. Managing the legal team, you will also be expected to lead the compliance committee as well as update the Board with relevant management information to monitor the effectiveness of compliance and risk controls.
Candidate Requirements
They are looking for a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience who has either worked for a large private practice or a similar insurance institution. You will need to have management experience or the capability to show your leadership skills. They will expect you to have a professional approach, business acumen and a highly organised manner.
On offer
On offer is a highly lucrative package. This includes a competitive salary and benefits which include a generous holiday allowance, private medical, pension, insurance discounts, Perkbox, as well as additional extras. For further information please contact Gavin Sladden, Andrew Bishop or submit your CV as directed below. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence and firms will not be approached without your consent. We will hold your details on our data base until such time as you ask us to remove them. Please note that our advertisements use PQE levels and salary levels purely as a guide.
Kent
£60,000 - £75,000
Commercial Solicitor – This is a fantastic opportunity for any senior commercial solicitor looking for the next step in their career. Our client, a niche international insurance company that has grown significantly over the past 5 years are now looking for an experienced solicitor to head up their in-house legal team at their UK HQ.
About the Role
You will be tasked with overseeing the legal, compliance and complaints team, ensuring that all compliance strategies are set and that the business is in line with current regulations set by Ofcom, the FCA and the ICO. You will act as in-house council advising across the company on legal legislation and regulations. You will be expected oversee the drafting and negotiating of various contracts and agreements, complaints to external regulators and anticipate any legal complications that could impact the company. Managing the legal team, you will also be expected to lead the compliance committee as well as update the Board with relevant management information to monitor the effectiveness of compliance and risk controls.
Candidate Requirements
They are looking for a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience who has either worked for a large private practice or a similar insurance institution. You will need to have management experience or the capability to show your leadership skills. They will expect you to have a professional approach, business acumen and a highly organised manner.
On offer
On offer is a highly lucrative package. This includes a competitive salary and benefits which include a generous holiday allowance, private medical, pension, insurance discounts, Perkbox, as well as additional extras. For further information please contact Gavin Sladden, Andrew Bishop or submit your CV as directed below. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence and firms will not be approached without your consent. We will hold your details on our data base until such time as you ask us to remove them. Please note that our advertisements use PQE levels and salary levels purely as a guide.