In-House Legal Counsel

1 month ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Hastings Direct Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled In-House Lawyer to support our Chief Legal Officer and Head of Legal in delivering legal services to the Group. As a key member of our legal team, you will develop a good understanding of the business and key stakeholders, providing accurate and timely advice on a variety of legal areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Chief Legal Officer and Head of Legal to effectively deliver legal services to the Group.
  • Developing a good understanding of the business and key stakeholders, providing accurate and timely advice 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 awareness of contract terms and obligations within the business.
  • Reviewing, advising, and amending insurance policy terms and online customer journey changes, taking into account the requirements under UCTA for B2C contracts.
  • Reviewing and amending Terms of Business Agreements with insurance partners and ancillary product suppliers.

Requirements

  • Solid PQE or private practice experience.
  • Formal legal professional qualification (i.e., Solicitor, Barrister).
  • Practicing certificate.
  • A solid commercial background with experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including data and software contracts.
  • Capability to use Office applications to a high standard, including Word, Excel, MS Teams, and PowerPoint.

About Us

Hastings Direct is a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We're proud of our 4Cs culture, which focuses on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, and in return, we'll give you all the support, training, and development you need.

What We Offer

  • An attractive salary based on experience, plus a car allowance.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including days in the office and at home.
  • A competitive bonus scheme, based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
  • Private medical insurance, including specialist and consultant appointments.
  • A range of financial wellbeing support, including discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products.
  • A mental wellbeing programme, including the Thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme, and in-house mental health first aiders.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Hastings Direct is an equal opportunities employer, which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or marital/family status.



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