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Form of workLegal Counsel
United Kingdom (Flexible Working)
Company Overview
Assurant is a global business services company that protects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world's leading brands to develop solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
Common Sense, Common Decency, Uncommon Thinking and Uncommon Results guide our every action at Assurant. These values inspire our commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Lead Counsel you will provide legal, strategic services and advice to internal clients including senior management across our European business with support outside the UK from internal counsel and external counsel (footprint countries – UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands). Day to day activities include general Legal Counsel and advice involving internal strategic objectives and relationships with internal and external stakeholders / clients (eg sales, contractors, agents, customer relations and operational teams and supply chain), litigation avoidance and management, dispute resolution, legislative matters, tracking and review. You will also provide education, guidance, advice and legal support and counsel. Including some specialized work - insurance distribution arrangements/contracting. Research, writing and analysis of emerging and existing legislation and regulatory developments affecting various business segments of the insurance industry.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provides advice and counsel to business stakeholders across the enterprise to facilitate growth whilst proactively identifying and managing potential legal risks.
- Advise on actions that can be taken to avoid or minimize these risks and/or recommendations for alternative solutions in line with local regulatory environments and Assurant’s internal compliance philosophies.
- Work cross-functionally and cross border with compliance, privacy, risk management, business colleagues, information security and vendor management groups.
- Draft and Negotiate Contracts and Legal Documents and contract interpretation.
- Research and perform analysis to assess impact of legislation (UK and rest of Europe), regulations, recent court opinions and administrative interpretations on business practices and procedures.
You will have the following experience:
- An undergraduate degree;
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited law school or equivalent conversion qualification; and
- Licensure (current practicing certificate) and membership in good standing with the SRA.
- Knowledge of applicable English laws and regulations.
- Possesses and applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments. Adds value in direct consultation with business leaders; strong, effective oral and written communications skills. Can communicate legal concerns in non-technical ways and provide pragmatic solutions.
- Ability to evaluate factual situations, identify legal issues, locate applicable legal authority, analyze and understand statutes, regulations and case law and recommend appropriate and defensible courses of action.
- Strong business acumen; ideally a thorough knowledge of insurance regulations is preferred although there is an understanding there is an expectation this will be developed more in tenure.
- Ability to efficiently manage a large volume of contracts or projects and evidence strong, independent contract drafting.
Benefits:
- Pension Schemes
- All company bonus.
- Medical discounts
- Training
- Learn & Development opportunities.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
We work with the world's top brands to make smart devices simpler. Vehicles last longer. Homes more secure. Problems easier to solve. And we volunteer in communities all over the globe to help the world become a greener, better place. We come from a variety of countries, cultures, and backgrounds. But we're united by our enduring values of, common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking, and uncommon results. So connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we'll bring you a place where you can excel. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com
At Assurant, diversity helps us inspire creativity in the global marketplace, and we are believers in the strategic value of inclusion and how it improves performance, creates growth opportunities, better aligns us to our clients, and enhances employee engagement.
We look forward to receiving your application!
