Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Legal Counsel
Salary National Circa/ London Circa
Are you a junior lawyer looking to build your career in financial services
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join Avivas UK Retirement legal team. This role is perfect for someone newly qualified or with some postqualification experience who is eager to develop expertise in financial services law particularly in pensions annuities and equity release. If youre ready to work on highimpact projects and gain exposure to strategic legal matters this could be the next step in your career.
A bit about the job:
As a Legal Counsel in our UK Retirement legal team youll provide legal advice and support on a broad range of matters helping Avivas Bulk and Individual Annuity Equity Release and Investments business teams navigate complex regulations and strategic initiatives. Youll draft and negotiate contracts related to new business and distribution advise on legal risks and collaborate with colleagues across the legal function and the wider business. This role also involves tracking legal developments that impact our industry and working closely with senior legal leaders to manage key risks.
Skills and experience were looking for:
Qualified Solicitor or CILEX authorised to practice in the UK.
Knowledge of pensions annuities and/or equity release (desirable but not essential).
Strong ability to manage projects negotiate contracts and collaborate with stakeholders.
Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to learning and problemsolving.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
What youll get for this role:
Salary National Circa/ London Circa (depending on location skills experience and qualifications)
Bonus opportunity 10 of annual salary actual amount depends on your performance and Avivas
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
Up to 40 discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
Up to 1200 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
Outstandingly supportive policies including parental and carers 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:
Were inclusive and welcome everyone we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box Even if you dont 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.
To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.
We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once youve applied please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability and well interview you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
