Solicitor - Pinnacle Pet Group

Pinnacle Pet UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Income protection

Pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Doubtless Pet Care is seeking a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join our in-house Legal team. The role offers involvement in commercial and regulatory matters, negotiating key contracts and ensuring compliance across multiple markets.

Remote or hybrid working is possible, with periodic attendance at the London Paddington office. A strong background in insurance or regulated financial services is preferred.

Qualifications

• We require a qualified solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with commercial contracts and regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including IT, outsourcing and distribution contracts.
• Provide practical, commercially minded legal guidance across the business.
• Support regulatory compliance and manage external counsel as needed.
• Contribute to the Legal Watch process and advise on data protection issues when relevant.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Regulatory advice

Caseload management

Client liaison

Problem solving

Data protection knowledge

Education

Qualified in England & Wales (Solicitor/Barrister)

Job description

Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

As Doubtless Pet Care continues to grow, we are seeking a solicitor/senior solicitor to join our Legal team.

The role will be at a level which would normally be suitable for individuals with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience (for a Solicitor role) or 7 years’ post qualification experience (for a Senior Solicitor role) but we would welcome applications from any candidate who can demonstrate the essential skills and necessary competencies.

Reward & Benefits:

We are offering a competitive salary (dependant on experience), 24 days holiday, plus your birthday as an additional day, life assurance, income protection, pension, private medical insurance, and a range of other employee benefits!

Location

We will consider remote or hybrid candidates. Remote and hybrid employees will be required to attend our London Paddington office approximately once every two months for team meetings, as well as meetings with partners and suppliers as required.

What you’ll get up to as our Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

As a key member of our in‑house legal team, you’ll play a central role in supporting the business with high‑quality commercial and regulatory advice. You’ll take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements—from distribution and introducer contracts to IT, outsourcing and bespoke documentation for new projects. You’ll also ensure our legal and regulatory documents remain compliant and up to date, while championing good outcomes for retail customers through clear, customer‑focused decision‑making.

You’ll provide practical and commercially astute legal guidance across the Group on insurance‑related regulatory matters, strategic initiatives, and day‑to‑day queries. You’ll manage relationships with external counsel where needed and contribute to our Legal Watch process, helping us stay ahead of emerging legal and regulatory developments. With strong communication skills, you’ll translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice and support the resolution of disputes and claims. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the heart of a dynamic, regulated business.

What We Look For In You

• Solicitor or Barrister; qualified in English and Wales
• In house experience (possibly via secondment) or a strong private practice background
• Experience ideally in general insurance, or another regulated financial services environment
• Capable of undertaking a wide and varied caseload.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Ability to advise and engage with all levels of the business including senior management.
• Assertive and robust in giving sound commercial advice and complying with Group procedures.
• Ability to rely on own judgement and make commercial decisions, but also to seek and engage with the rest of the team and external legal advisers where required.
• Adaptable - our Group is going through a significant period of change.
• Self-starter, results driven and able to achieve objectives independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in the following would be desirable
  • Advising on Data Protection issues.
  • Experience in reviewing and negotiating IT contracts
  • Experience in advising on Outsourcing contracts
  • Experience in Employment law
  • Experience in Competition Law

What we are all about!

We are Doubtless Pet Care - a pet insurance and health services organisation operating in several markets across Europe including the UK, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany as well as North America (USA and Canada).

We are one of the largest pet insurance and services organisations globally, with over 4,500 colleagues supporting over 6 million pets across the globe. Our passion for pets powers our purpose to help pet parents get better access to better care, so they can focus on the joy that happy healthy pets bring to their lives.

We're guided by our values of Performance, Exploration, Togetherness and Sustainability and as pet owners, many of us at Doubtless feel a personal connection with our mission.

We know that harnessing our differences makes us stronger and helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and each other. That’s why we are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and without discrimination, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.