At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts while collaborating with a dynamic legal team.
- Company: Join a leading global insurance firm with a flexible hybrid work policy.
- Benefits: Enjoy part-time hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the financial services sector while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 3+ PQE commercial lawyer with strong negotiation and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
The Client: A leading global insurance firm are looking for a 3+ PQE commercial lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business. They have an excellent hybrid policy in place, only requiring office attendance once a fortnight or once a month. They would also be open to candidates looking for part time work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a small team of lawyers, you will be responsible for the following:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance specific contracts, including introducer and distribution agreements.
- Assisting with privacy, employment and other matters as they arise.
- Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues.
- Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be a 3+ PQE Commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, financial services or insurance firm.
- Experience in the insurance will be a plus but not a strict requirement.
- Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proactive, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment.
- Strong problem solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
- Candidates outside this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.
Commercial Lawyer, Financial Services (Part time) in City of London employer: Taylor Root
Join a leading global insurance firm that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering an excellent hybrid working policy with minimal office attendance. As a part-time Commercial Lawyer, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth while handling diverse legal matters across the business. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, making it an attractive place for legal professionals seeking rewarding employment.
