Legal Counsel

Allianz; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and asset management firm is seeking a dedicated in-house legal advisor to support its operations in the UK and Ireland. The position involves assisting with new product development, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should be UK qualified solicitors or barristers with 2+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to influence senior management. Full-time and part-time options available with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Income protection

Employee share incentive plan

Discounts on insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PQE in a relevant legal field.
• Solid experience in-house within financial services.
• Ability to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new product development and legal implications.
• Review and negotiate contracts and NDAs.
• Support compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Help resolve third-party complaints and claims.
• Ensure timely company filings.

Skills

UK qualified barrister or solicitor

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge of company law and insurance regulations

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced in‑house legal advisor to provide comprehensive legal support to Allianz Trade operations in the UK and Ireland, focusing on new product support, procurement, data protection and anti‑trust. The successful candidate must be a UK qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• New product support – assist commercial teams with product wordings and endorsements, implementation of new products, and advise product development teams on legal implications and risks of new commercial initiatives.
• Contracts – review, negotiate and advise on supplier and partner contracts and NDAs.
• Legislation & regulations – research, analysis and assistance to business functions with implementation of applicable legislation and group‑wide policies and procedures, including insurance regulations, data protection and anti‑trust matters; work with the Compliance Officer on regulatory matters.
• Disputes – assist in resolving third‑party complaints and contentious claims (with external counsel where needed).
• Company Secretary support – ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Skills

• UK qualified barrister or solicitor, preferably 2+ years PQE.
• Sufficient seniority, gravitas and experience to persuade and influence senior management and business personnel.
• Solid knowledge and experience of company law, insurance law and regulations, preferably gained in‑house within an insurance or other financial services organisation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, drafting and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Income protection
• Hybrid working
• Employee share incentive plan
• Various discounts on insurance through the Allianz partnership
• And much more

Applications are welcomed for either full‑time or part‑time positions, allowing you to tailor your work schedule to fit your commitments outside of work. We value natural curiosity, keen interest in technology and innovation, and a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies, especially AI‑powered tools.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, grow and shape a better future for our customers and the world.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter who you are. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.