Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- LHH Recruitment Solutions
- Location
- England, East Sussex, Bexhill-On-Sea
- Salary
- £55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 20 Jan 2023
- Closes
- 17 Feb 2023
- Ref
- JN -012023-300689
- Contact
- Ben Fryer
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Legal Counsel | Leading Insurance Provider | Bexhill-On-Sea | £55,000.00 - £65,000.00 per annum
A rare opening within a highly sought-after leading insurance provider with a customer base of over 3 million and over 3000 employees, for a new Legal Counsel to join their team.
The Role:
The organisation is looking for a Legal Counsel to support the Chief Legal Officer in all areas of the legal department's duties and responsibilities.
A fast-growing, agile and data-driven organisation offering a range of competitive products and services, your role will see you:
- Developing a good understanding of the business and key stakeholders' contacts.
- Providing accurate and timely advice to the business on a variety of legal areas.
- Drafting, amending, advising, and negotiating on a variety of bespoke and standard form commercial contracts including data and software.
- Understanding, interpreting, and advising contract owners on the implications of contract terms and developing an awareness of contract terms and obligations within the business including by the delivery of training.
- Reviewing, advising and amending insurance policy terms and online customer journey changes considering the requirements under UCTA for B2C contracts.
- Reviewing and amending Terms of Business Agreements with insurance partners and ancillary product suppliers.
Requirements:
- UK qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE.
- Solid commercial experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with exposure to software contracts being beneficial but not essential.
- Ability to demonstrate a proactive and commercial approach in identifying solutions and mitigating risk in a manner which supports business objectives.
- In-house legal experience is beneficial but not essential.
Next Steps:
Take your career forward, reach out and apply for this Legal Counsel position via the portal below; we look forward to welcoming you onto the team.