Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial and Outsourcing

Aviva; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate commercial contracts and provide legal advice on complex issues. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong negotiation skills and a track record in commercial contracts. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and generous benefits including up to 29 days of holiday and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity of 12%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free shares

Parental and carer’s leave

Flexibility options including cycling to work

3 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Multiple years of post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in procurement, outsourcing, and supply chain agreements.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage legal risk.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Strong background in commercial contracts

Skilled negotiator

Excellent communicator

Proactive and solutions-focused

Job description

Salary: Circa £90,000

Location: UK Flexible - hybrid based role — 50% in-office, must be able to commute to one of our offices.

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Overview

We’re growing – and that means exciting opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex legal challenges. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts. You’ll join our Commercial & Outsourcing legal team which sits within Aviva Group, helping to manage legal risk and deliver expert advice. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, advising on commercial contracts and third-party negotiations – making a real impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts and third-party negotiations
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to manage legal risk and ensure compliant contracting practices

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with multiple years of post-qualification experience
• Strong background in commercial contracts, including procurement, outsourcing, and supply chain agreements
• Skilled negotiator with experience managing third-party relationships and balancing legal and commercial risks
• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident working both independently and collaboratively

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 - 12% 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
• 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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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EEO and contact

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Amber Britton a call on 07775546100 or send an email to [e-mail]