Senior Legal Counsel

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled in-house attorney to join its Legal Department. This role involves providing business-oriented legal advice, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You will collaborate with a diverse team across jurisdictions, representing the company in legal matters and working closely with external partners. If you have a strong academic background, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for the legal field, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an in-house attorney or in an international law firm.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management and staff at all levels.
• Draft and review contracts and legal documentation.
• Oversee and coordinate external legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Commercial Law

IT Law

Supervisory Law in Insurance

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

2:1 Degree or Higher in Law

Job description

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As part of Allianz Technology SE's Legal Department, you advise our business in UK & Ireland in all legal areas (except tax law and labor law). You provide business-oriented legal advice to safeguard the interests of the company, ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, and support senior management on legal matters.

You will represent Allianz Technology Legal in UK & Ireland towards external partners and government authorities and will steer external law firms where needed. You will be part of the Legal Region 2 team of Allianz Technology, comprising lawyers across several jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide business-oriented legal advice to management and staff at all levels.
2. Monitor, research, and address legal issues within the company/branch.
3. Draft and review contracts, agreements, corporate documents, resolutions, and legal documentation.
4. Ensure implementation of internal policies.
5. Develop risk mitigation measures and raise awareness.
6. Collaborate with the global Allianz Technology Legal community to develop practices and procedures.
7. Participate in cross-functional teams as needed, aligning with business needs and regulations.
8. Conduct training sessions.
9. Follow legislative processes nationally and internationally, and identify steps for implementation at Allianz Technology SE.
10. Oversee and coordinate external legal counsel when applicable.

Skills & Requirements

1. A strong academic background, preferably with a 2:1 degree or higher, and admitted to practice law in England and Wales (preferably also in Ireland).
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience as an in-house attorney in an international company or as an attorney in an international law firm, focusing on commercial law; knowledge of IT law and supervisory law in insurance is a plus.
3. Good understanding of the business environment and enthusiasm for working in an international setting.
4. Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
5. Entrepreneurial spirit and strong organizational skills.
6. Strong negotiation skills and an analytical approach.
7. Ability to work independently and serve as a trusted advisor to local management.
8. Attention to detail.

61906 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz, delivering solutions that drive digitalization across the Group. With over 13,000 employees in 22 countries, we lead in digital transformation within financial services, managing projects from data centers and security to application platforms and digital interaction tools.

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Our in-house team sources candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any agency engagement is contract-based, with fees paid only upon a formal agreement.