Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Reinsurance

Pension Insurance Corporation plc; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on corporate transactions and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and managing legal documentation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong legal expertise and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing strategic legal advice on corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with reinsurance agreements and collateral structures.

Responsibilities

• Advising on corporate transactions and governance.
• Reviewing contracts including non-disclosure and investment management agreements.
• Collaborating with external counsel and internal teams.

Skills

Strategic Advice

Corporate Governance

Legal Compliance

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Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting company-wide strategic objectives and fostering a culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

Our company values are reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Role Purpose:

• This role is within the Legal department. The team contributes to the overall success of the business by ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Advising on a full range of transactions and corporate governance, focusing on corporate and shareholder transactions, PIC's reinsurance agreements, and collateral arrangements.
• Providing strategic advice on insurance regulatory compliance, risk management, and reputational matters.
• Collaborating with external counsel and internal teams to review legal documents and ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Supporting the Company Secretariat in providing advice and support to the Board.
• Assisting the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in advising the Group.

Specific accountabilities for the Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate and Reinsurance):

• Providing strategic legal advice on corporate transactions to the Group.
• Advising on reinsurance agreements and collateral structures, liaising with stakeholders and external counsel.
• Advising on the Group's constitutional arrangements with key shareholders.
• Offering legal guidance on corporate governance to support Committees, the Board, and the CEO.
• Reviewing contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, bulk annuities, outsourcing, and investment management agreements.
• Collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders, including managing the PIC Legal Panel.
• Taking ownership of personal learning and development in legal and non-technical skills.
• Staying informed of industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes through seminars, reading, and sharing relevant articles.

Reiterated company purpose and values to emphasize their importance in role performance.