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Solicitor (Legal Counsel)

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Vitality

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 3+ years’ PQE, able to communicate well, innovate, solve problems, and work efficiently under tight deadlines and changing briefs.
  • You will draft and review contracts, advise various business areas, conduct legal research, and ensure strong collaboration across all departments while representing the Legal function.

Requirements

  • Practising Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 3 years’ PQE.
  • Ability to be able to communicate effectively internally and externally at all levels.
  • Ability to innovate and solve problems practically.
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines with loosely defined and changing internal briefs.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and drafting a range of contracts, including: insurance distribution agreements; IT agreements; and general third party supplier agreements.
  • Provide advice and support to all areas of the business including: Sourcing (Procurement); Insurance Distribution; IT; Compliance; Operations; and Finance.
  • Undertake legal research as required.
  • Reviewing and drafting a range of documentation, including terms and conditions, product documentation and marketing materials.
  • Promoting and representing the Legal function across the organisation, ensuring strong working relationships between Legal and the whole of the Vitality business.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, requiring 2 days per week in the Vitality London Office.

What are the top skills needed for the Solicitor (Legal Counsel) role?

The top 3 skills needed for this role are in-house legal experience, good problem-solving skills, and an adaptable and strategic mindset.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include reviewing and drafting various contracts, providing legal advice and support to different business areas, undertaking legal research, and promoting the Legal function across the organization.

What qualifications are required for the Solicitor (Legal Counsel) position?

A practicing Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE is required for this position.

Is there flexibility in working hours?

Yes, we are happy to discuss flexible working options.

What benefits do employees receive at Vitality?

Employees can enjoy bonus schemes, a pension plan of up to 12%, award-winning health insurance, and life assurance. There are many other perks as well.

How does Vitality promote inclusivity in the workplace?

Vitality is committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that it is beneficial for employees, the business, and society as a whole.

What type of environment does Vitality offer for employees?

Vitality aims to create an environment that embraces individuality, providing support for employees to be their best selves while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

What does Vitality encourage through its core purpose?

Vitality encourages individuals to live healthier, longer lives through its shared-value insurance model, benefiting members, the business, and society in general.

How can I apply for the Solicitor (Legal Counsel) position?

Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible, as the vacancy may close early if a high volume of quality applications is received.

We’re here to help you live a longer, healthier and more financially secure life.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re here to help you live a longer, healthier and more financially secure life. Our positively different health insurance, life insurance and investments reward you for being healthy. By incentivising you to take a more active role in managing your own wellness, you can develop positive long-term lifestyle and financial habits that are good for you, good for us and good for society. That’s why more than a million Vitality members (as at June 2018) are now enjoying better health, better protection and better financial security, living the life they want. Vitality. Positively different.