Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Taunton, United Kingdom WPA Health Insurance Full time

Experience Level 2- 4 years PQE but candidates with different levels of experience will be considered and are welcome to apply.


This role is predominantly office based in Taunton, Somerset, with the possibility of some hybrid working.


Full time preferred with some flexibility for the right candidate.

Salary - Competitive with generous benefits package.


About WPA


WPA are a successful and growing medical insurer based in Taunton, Somerset. We are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and these values mean our business has never been better.

The Role


The legal team at WPA have enviably close and collaborative relationships with our internal clients and work alongside and very much as part of the broader business.


We are a pro- active, committed and close-knit team of 4 including the Head of Legal, 2 Senior Solicitors and a Paralegal, and together we look after both the legal and data protection work at WPA. We are looking for a solicitor to join the team and work with us in a mutually supportive but dedicated and fast paced environment. You can expect to be valued, to play a vital role in our team and to develop relationships across the business from day one.


Reporting to the Head of Legal, your role will be varied, and you will work hand in hand with your internal clients. Depending on your prior experience, this could involve:


Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.Supporting with tenders from prospective customers.GDPR work, including supporting with subject rights requests.Drafting or reviewing or advising on the application of policy wording or customer disclosures.Assisting with the resolution of more complex complaints.Advising on legislation which impacts on the business.Horizon scanning and providing updates on relevant changes to the legal environment.



About you


You will have:


Experience at a well regarded law firm, In house experience would be an advantage.Predominantly commercial experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse portfolio of work.Excellent Microsoft office skills.Confidence to work and deliver advice autonomously and to engage at all levels of the business.The ability to work in partnership with other members of the legal team and business colleagues.A ‘can do’ and pragmatic attitude.Enthusiasm for your work, and a commitment to our team and to the company and its success.



Experience in one or more of the following legal fields is desirable:


General commercial work.Consumer law.IT contracts.GDPR.Financial services.Insurance.



What can WPA offer you?


An excellent, supportive working environment in modern offices with good access from the M5.

Extensive employee benefits including an attractive salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and life insurance, exceptional on-going training, with the opportunity to gain relevant employer sponsored, professional qualifications.

Regular social activities.


If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply by providing an up-to-date CV.


WPA is a not-for-profit, environmentally friendly organisation whose ethos is treating others as we want to be treated including our fabulous team, customers, and local community. We hire great people; we believe in everyone and recognise that individual differences are what makes our team stronger.


Closing Date: This remains flexible subject to us finding the right candidate, we therefore recommend that any suitable candidates apply at their earliest convenience.

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