Legal Counsel

Fidelis Partnership; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Fidelis Partnership is seeking a junior lawyer to join its in-house Legal team in London. You will support governance, corporate transactions and commercial contracts with a focus on cross-border matters and international governance.

This is an ideal opportunity to gain broad exposure in a fast-growing, global business. We welcome applicants from England & Wales with 0–2 years PQE and a strong interest in company law.

Formación

• England & Wales solicitor qualified (NQ–2 PQE) with interest in company law.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions and governance.
• Familiarity with entity and board management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside core hours when required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive legal support for strategic, cross-functional projects across transaction lifecycle.
• Assist with due diligence and drafting/negotiation of complex documents for corporate transactions.
• Support governance matters, including maintaining records and boards across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and service providers to ensure timely, commercial advice.
• Assist with knowledge management and process improvement in the legal team.

Conocimientos

Corporate governance

Corporate transactions

Board management

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Educación

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Herramientas

Entity management systems

Descripción del empleo

The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.

Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.

The role

An exciting opportunity to join the in-house Legal team of one of the fastest growing companies in the insurance sector. The successful candidate will provide support to the Legal team across a wide range of areas, including corporate governance, corporate transactions and commercial contracts, with a particular focus on cross-border transactional and international governance matters.

This is an ideal opportunity for a junior lawyer to obtain broad exposure and develop their skillset in a dynamic and internationally-focused business.

Key accountabilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support for strategic, cross-functional projects, working closely with Compliance, Finance and other teams across the transaction lifecycle.
• Assist with transactional due diligence exercises and support the drafting and negotiation of complex legal documentation from early-stage transaction structuring to completion, across a range of different corporate and other transactions.
• Provide wide-ranging assistance on corporate governance matters (across a number of different jurisdictions), including but not limited to maintaining corporate records, entity management databases, and other legal systems; drafting agendas, Board and shareholder resolutions and other relevant corporate documentation; and managing statutory and other filings.
• Work with and manage external counsel and external corporate services providers across a range of jurisdictions, ensuring external advice and support is commercial, timely, and cost-effective.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, including services agreements with suppliers, intra-group agreements and insurance-related agreements.
• Assist with the legal team’s knowledge management and process improvement initiatives.

Skills & experience

• Solicitor qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent), from NQ to 2 years’ PQE with a demonstrable interest in company law and governance. Insurance or broader financial services experience is desirable but not essential.
• Prior experience supporting corporate transactions and corporate governance matters in private practice and/or in-house legal environments.
• Familiarity with entity and board management systems desirable.
• Ability to effectively manage workload, to plan and prioritise accordingly, and to meet tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism.
• Strong sense of urgency, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to interact with individuals on all levels.
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work outside of core hours when required to meet business needs.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

Other

The Fidelis Partnership Ethos

At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.

• We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
• Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space.
• We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
• We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
• We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.

Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace

• Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
• We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
• This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
• We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
• We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact [e-mail] to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.

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