Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Allianz Popular SL.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Technology is seeking an in-house attorney to guide legal matters across France and Benelux. The role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts, and collaborating within the global legal community. Ideal candidates will be experienced in commercial law, have strong negotiation skills, and be adept in an international environment.

Benefits

Flexible working and health benefits

Company bonus scheme

Pension and employee shares program

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an in-house attorney or international law firm attorney.
• Strong understanding of the business environment.
• Basic knowledge of AI technology and its practical use.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-oriented legal advice to management and staff.
• Draft and review contracts and corporate documents.
• Monitor and address legal issues within the company.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Approach

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified to practise law in France

Laws Degree

Job description

About the Job

As part of Allianz Technology SAS´s Legal Department, you advise our business in France and Benelux in all legal areas (except tax law). You provide business oriented legal advice to safeguard the interests of the company, to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations and to support and guide the senior management on legal matters.

You will represent Allianz Technology SAS towards external partners and government authorities and will steer external law firms wherever needed. In your role you will be integrated into the Legal Region 2 team of Allianz Technology which consists of lawyers across several jurisdictions.

What you do

• Provide business-oriented legal advice to all levels of management and staff.
• Monitor, research and address legal issues within the company / branch.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements and corporate documents (e.g. rules of procedure), corporate resolutions and accompanying legal documentation) including incl. the assumption of corporate secretarial tasks if and where required.
• Ensure implementation of internal policies.
• Raise awareness of, and develop risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with the global Allianz Technology Legal community in developing and enhancing practices and procedures.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams as required and in line with evolving business needs and the regulatory environment.
• Conduct trainings.
• Closely follow legislative processes both on a national and international level and help to identify necessary steps for their implementation at Allianz Technology SAS.
• Oversee and steer external legal counsel, where applicable.

What you bring

• Strong academic background and admitted to practise law in France (preferably also in the Netherlands).
• 5+ years’ experience working as an in-house attorney in an international company or as an attorney in an international law firm with a focus on commercial law; knowledge of IT law and the associated supervisory law in insurance companies is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of the business environment and are eager to work in an international environment.
• Ability to work well in a team and have excellent communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, well-organized, and keen to attention to details.
• Strong negotiation skills and follow an analytical approach.
• Ability to work independently and be a trustful advisor to the local management.
• Basic knowledge of AI technology, principles, and their practical use

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career andhelp our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

76258 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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