Legal Counsel - Commercial & Outsourcing

Aviva; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10% of salary

Pension up to 14%

29 days holiday + buy/sell up to 5

Private Medical Benefit

Aviva Shares Matching Plan

Save As You Earn

Parental & carer’s leave

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Aviva's Commercial & Outsourcing Legal Team is seeking a qualified solicitor or legal executive for Legal Counsel - Commercial & Outsourcing. You will advise on supplier, technology and outsourcing contracts, help develop contract standards and support strategic initiatives across Procurement, Risk, Data Protection and Information Security.

You’ll work on high-profile technology and AI-related engagements, with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong experience advising on and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting technology-related contracts, such as outsourcing, software, SaaS, cloud, data and AI arrangements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify practical, commercially effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence to influence stakeholders.
• Commercially pragmatic and able to work independently, while knowing when to escalate risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on supplier, technology and outsourcing agreements.
• Develop contract standards and streamline legal processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Risk, Data Protection and Information Security teams.
• Support high-profile projects including AI-related engagements.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Outsourcing contracts

Tech contracts

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Location: York, Norwich, or Bristol – 50% hybrid

Legal Counsel - Commercial & Outsourcing – Salary circa £65,000

This is a great job for someone who is a qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in commercial contracts and is looking to further develop their expertise in technology, outsourcing and AI-related legal work. You'll enjoy building strong relationships with stakeholders, providing practical legal advice and helping the business navigate complex commercial arrangements. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects, including working with some of the leading technology suppliers, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

A bit about the job:

You’ll join Aviva's Commercial & Outsourcing Legal Team, supporting a wide range of technology, procurement and strategic business initiatives. The team plays an important role in helping Aviva manage legal risk while enabling innovation and commercial growth. You’ll provide legal advice on supplier, technology and outsourcing contracts and work closely with colleagues across Procurement, Risk, Data Protection and Information Security. You’ll help deliver commercially focused solutions that support Aviva's strategic objectives. You’ll also contribute to developing contract standards and continuously improving legal processes.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong experience advising on and negotiating commercial contracts, including procurement and supply chain agreements.
• Experience supporting technology-related contracts, such as outsourcing, software, SaaS, cloud, data and AI arrangements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical and commercially effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and manage negotiations.
• Commercially pragmatic and able to work independently, while recognising when to seek guidance or elevate risks.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £65,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity: 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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