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SynergyX Freight LTD; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK organisation is seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel & Company Secretary on a part-time basis (circa 21-28 hours per week). The role requires a UK qualified solicitor or barrister with 2+ years PQE, solid experience in company and insurance law, and excellent drafting and communication abilities. You will assist with product support, review contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position offers hybrid working and various employee benefits including health cash plan and life assurance.

Benefits

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Income protection

Employee Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on insurance

Qualifications

• UK qualified barrister or solicitor with 2+ years PQE.
• Experience in financial services and company laws.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist commercial teams with product wordings and endorsements.
• Review, negotiate and advise on contracts and NDAs.
• Support business functions with applicable legislation.
• Analyze regulations with Compliance Officer.
• Assist in resolving third-party complaints.
• Ensure timely filing of documents.

Skills

Company law knowledge

Insurance law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

UK qualified barrister or solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel & Company Secretary (Part‑time)

Your New Company, a leading UK organisation delivering mental health and neurodevelopmental services, is seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel & Company Secretary to join them on a part‑time basis (circa 21‑28 hours per week). Operating within a regulated healthcare organisation, the role requires 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, implement 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 and regulations – research, analyse and support business functions with implementation of applicable legislation and group‑wide policies, including insurance regulations, data protection and anti‑trust matters.
• Working with the Compliance Officer to analyse applicable regulations and handle regulatory matters.
• Disputes – assist in resolving third‑party complaints and contentious claims (with external counsel support where needed).
• Assisting the Company Secretary in ensuring all filings are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Skills

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

What We Offer

• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Income protection
• Hybrid working
• Employee Share Incentive Plan
• Various discounts on insurance through the Allianz