Legal Advisor (Part-Time, Job-Share and Full-Time) London, England
Zurich Insurance
Full Time
London, England
72693 - 82693 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Location: Hybrid working/Flexible – although presence in the London office will be required 2-3 days per week
The opportunity:
A new opportunity has arisen for a Legal Advisor to join the Zurich UK Legal Transactions Team. Working closely with UK Operations including sourcing, procurement and IT, you will be responsible for identifying, managing and mitigating legal, regulatory and corporate governance risks, enabling the business to achieve strategic and commercial goals. In particular, you will oversee commercial procurement contracts, IT contracts, outsourcing or insourcing contracts, SaaS contracts, intra-group arrangements, vendor management contracts and surrounding operational risks and issues. You may also be asked to advise more generally on data protection, IP and IT risks and issues and collaborate with the wider legal team on the same.
The role is available as a home-working role with occasional visits to the London, Swindon or Whiteley office, or as a Whiteley office worker
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
What will you be doing?
- Apply legal function strategy for structuring, negotiating and resolving local legal issues of commercial transactions to enable the transaction while protecting Zurich.
- In collaboration with the Transactions legal team and UK Operations team, provide legal advice to address and manage local legal issues and regulatory requirements in relation to a proposed commercial transaction as it relates to UK operations, procurement, digital, IP and data protection issues.
- Closely support the Sourcing & Procurement function, including by provision of legal training and increased efficiency of contracting process through delivery of standard template agreements.
- Keep abreast of industry developments and actively monitor legal trends, so as to anticipate the business impact of changes to the market environment and relevant regulatory changes, prepare appropriate responses and support the business in defining actions as seen fit.
- Identify and interact with internal stakeholders to further the comprehension of the functional mandates and ensure functional involvement in matters of relevance.
- Supporting the preparation of board papers.
- Assist with supporting the Transactions Team in associated areas as requested by your Line Manager.
- General training on commercial legal issues to the business and the legal team as necessary.
What are we looking for?
- Qualified in England and Wales with a minimum 1 year PQE
- Strong understanding and relevant experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with particular reference to data, procurement and complex operational issues.
- A keen interest (and, if possible, background) in technology, data and the digital landscape as applied to Financial Services
- Not essential, but beneficial would be in house experience in a financial services environment, ideally with an Insurer or Insurance Intermediary (GI or Life) and knowledge of the regulatory landscape in which Insurers operate.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced workload, work with internal clients across numerous functions and influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple issues/transactions simultaneously
- Ability to manage and oversee external counsel and report on the same to internal stakeholders.
- Being a dynamic and curious individual who likes to learn new skills and work across a number of different projects and issues.
What happens next?
As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. #li_h
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So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
