Corporate Lawyer

The Actuary Group is a leading provider of insurance and savings solutions with a rich history of excellence in the industry.

We strive to make the life and pensions journey easier and more user-friendly for everyone involved.

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience as a Solicitor in private practice.

This role will provide comprehensive legal support to the Head of Legal and collaborate across the business on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.

The successful candidate will provide legal counsel to all areas of the business, particularly Bulk Purchase Annuities.

Responsibilities:

• Legal Support: Provide comprehensive legal support to the Head of Legal.
• Corporate Governance: Support the future strategic development of various insurance lines.
• Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, review and summarise complex legal documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and present legal considerations and material.
• External Relationships: Manage relationships with external legal counsel and third parties.
• Risk Management: Contribute to effective risk management of Utmost Life and Pensions from a legal perspective.
• Professional Development: Maintain up to date knowledge of legislative changes and industry best practice relevant to the business.

Core Competencies:

• Legal Acumen: Demonstrates strong legal and commercial acumen.
• Communication: Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship Building: Able to build productive relationships at all levels.
• Presentation: Good presentation and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Pro-active, pragmatic, adaptable and flexible.

Experience and Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Minimum two to four years' post qualification experience as a Solicitor in private practice.
• Good commercial, transactional and/or advisory experience gained from working with corporate clients.

Desirable:

• Experience working directly within and/or acting for clients operating within the financial services industry, including the life assurance or pensions sectors.
• Experience relating to bulk purchase annuities/pensions de-risking transactions.