Legal Counsel

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

What will you be doing?

What will you bring?

We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families. 

We are looking for a pragmatic and experienced Commercial / Contracts Lawyer, of around 2-6years PQE, perhaps already working in-house, or maybe looking to leave private practice, to join our team. As a key member of the Legal Team, you will report to UK General Counsel and support our UK Group companies as well as partner with key stakeholders in the business to provide timely and relevant legal support and advice.

In particular, you will assume your own workload and undertake instructions from Senior Legal Counsel-Commercial, as well as from the Business, on a wide range of commercial matters including supplier contracts, NDAs, IT agreements, software licenses, data sharing agreements and service level agreements. You will be responsible for undertaking contract negotiations and providing legal sign- off where appropriate. You will work closely with the Business stakeholders to advise and assist them in their contractual relationships with customers and suppliers, to provide guidance on legal and regulatory risks and obligations and to ensure Unum adopts a ‘smart-risk’ approach in all aspects of its business.

The successful Legal Counsel can expect: 

• Generous Bonus 
• Private Medical Insurance
• DC pension scheme 
• Life, medical and income Insurance 
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion 
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) 
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.
 
 
We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities. 
 
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us directly. 
 

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.

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