Legal Counsel

Unum; Dorking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist employee benefits provider in Dorking is seeking a Solicitor with 1-2 years PQE to join their Legal team. The role includes supporting UK Group companies with legal advice, drafting insurance documents, and working closely with key stakeholders. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers generous benefits, including a discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary Generous Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

DC pension scheme

Life and income Insurance

Healthcare support services

27 days holiday with flexible options

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years PQE, preferably in house.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support UK Group companies with legal advice.
• Draft and interpret insurance policy wording.
• Coordinate team mailbox and support litigation.

Skills

Commercially minded

Legal drafting

Litigation support

Understanding of insurance

Interest in IT and technology

Education

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

Job description

Job Posting End Date: November 07

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.

The role

What will you be doing?

• 13 Legal Counsel — Dorking Hybrid

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 commercially minded Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, of around 1 -2 years 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, but work closely with Senior Legal Counsel to 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, and as part of the Legal team, you will assume your own workload and undertake instructions from the business on a wide range of matters including co-ordinating the team mailbox, supporting on litigation matters, drafting and interpretation of insurance policy wording, broker arrangements, broker terms of business, advising on product initiatives, supporting with some supplier contracts and NDAs (including undertaking contract negotiations).

You will also be responsible for reviewing and drafting new insurance-related documents, revising existing ones, reviewing marketing literature, and providing legal sign off where appropriate. Experience in financial services and an interest in IT and technology is preferable.

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.

Why join us?

• Discretionary Generous Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• DC pension scheme
• Life 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 recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company: Unum UK

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 [e-mail].