Date Posted: 24/09/2024
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
Senior Solicitor
London/Reigate- Hybrid
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Solicitor to support the Group General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team in achieving the Group’s strategic objectives from a Legal perspective, collaborating with key senior leaders and managers across the businesses and group functions as well as solicitors across the wider Legal team.
You will support the growth of Just Group in relation to key legal services referred to above, of varying complexity, ensuring the delivery of a first class commercial and legal service in a dynamic, competitive and ever-evolving environment.
Responsibilities
* To provide autonomous high calibre legal support and expertise to the businesses and group functions within the Just Group, with varying degrees of complexity, including but not limited to legal advice, drafting, negotiating, influencing and support in relation to complex transactional matters, business requests, contracts.
* To assist with the management and timely delivery of project related activity, as appropriate.
* To assist with the early identification, management, monitoring and mitigation of Legal risk in accordance with the Group’s risk appetites and tolerances.
* To ensure that the Group General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsels are appropriately updated of all legal risks.
* Proactively participate in the Legal Team meetings.
* Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Skills and experience
* Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post qualified experience
* In house or private practice with experience covering Insurance/Financial Services
* Experience with commercial contracts
* Experience with IT and data protection is desirable
* Self starter who can work independently and as part of a team
Company Benefits
* A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
* Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
* Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
* A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
* Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
* FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
* A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
* Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
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