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Contract - Legal Counsel (UK Qualified)

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a UK-qualified employment lawyer to join their international legal team. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly respected, regulated business, shaping employment law strategies across the organization. You'll collaborate closely with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams, providing legal support and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you're ready to influence legal strategies in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in employment law, especially in insurance.
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to various internal departments.
Negotiate and draft complex transactional agreements.

Skills

Employment Law

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

HR Operations Knowledge

Education

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Our client, a leading global insurance group, is seeking a UK-qualified employment lawyer to join their international legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a highly respected, regulated business with operations across multiple jurisdictions.

As Employment Counsel, you’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting employment law strategies across the organisation, partnering closely with HR, Legal, Compliance, and senior stakeholders worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal support to the various internal departments
Work with other in-house counsels and outside counsels, as required
Negotiate and draft complex transactional agreements
Taking preemptive measures to avoid legal risks and conflicts

Profile:

UK-qualified lawyer with extensive experience in employment law
In-depth experience within the insurance industry is essential, ideally in a multinational setting
Prior in-house legal experience, preferably within a regulated sector such as insurance, banking, or financial services
Demonstrated strength in drafting and negotiating HR-related documents
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business solutions
Strong knowledge of HR operations, systems, data, AI, and employee lifecycle practices
A strategic, pragmatic mindset with excellent analytical and communication skills

This is a 12 month contract role offering a unique opportunity to work within a global organisation while contributing to key legal initiatives. If you're ready to bring your expertise to the table and influence employment legal strategy in a complex, evolving industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Insurance and Legal Services

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