Legal Counsel - Employment

Aviva; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Employment Team. This role involves providing legal advice on employment law and supporting legal initiatives. The ideal candidate is a qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor with relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor, entitled to practice in the UK.
• Proven ability to work with people at different levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of employment law.
• Support on legal initiatives and projects.
• Proactively monitor and mitigate legal risks.

Skills

Qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work with people at different levels

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Relevant post-qualifying experience

Job description

Salary

National Circa £60,000 - London circa £70,000

Location

UK Flexible

Contract

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Overview

Aviva is undergoing an exciting period of strong growth as a result of its continued focus on strategic projects and acquisitions. We have an opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join the UK Employment Team. You will be joining a committed and caring team who are tasked with delivering first class employment law advice to our broad range of internal stakeholders. This includes:

• Providing legal advice on all aspects of employment law as part of the Employment Law team
• Supporting on legal initiatives and projects (including oversight and advice on key legislative and common law developments affecting the business)
• Proactively monitoring and mitigating legal risks

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• A qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor, entitled to practice in the UK with relevant post-qualifying experience
• Proven ability to work with people at different levels
• Excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative, work efficiently and prioritise multiple tasks

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.
• Competitive salary (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
• 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
• 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 Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days
• Wellbeing support and resources

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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week, balancing flexibility with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva please consider applying and we will provide further information during the process.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

Please submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Amber Britton at 07775546100 or email [e-mail]