Legal Counsel at Unum

Dorking, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Awareness, Legal Support, Insurance Policy Drafting, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, Financial Services, IT Knowledge, Technology Interest

Industry

Insurance

Description

Job Posting End Date: November 07 Who are we? We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive. The role What will you be doing? 13 Legal Counsel Dorking Hybrid What will you bring? We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families. We are looking for a commercially minded Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, of around 1 -2 years PQE, perhaps already working in-house, or maybe looking to leave private practice, to join our team. As a key member of the Legal team, you will report to UK General Counsel, but work closely with Senior Legal Counsel to support our UK Group companies as well as partner with key stakeholders in the business to provide timely and relevant legal support and advice. In particular, and as part of the Legal team, you will assume your own workload and undertake instructions from the business on a wide range of matters including co-ordinating the team mailbox, supporting on litigation matters, drafting and interpretation of insurance policy wording, broker arrangements, broker terms of business, advising on product initiatives, supporting with some supplier contracts and NDAs (including undertaking contract negotiations). You will also be responsible for reviewing and drafting new insurance-related documents, revising existing ones, reviewing marketing literature, and providing legal sign off where appropriate. Experience in financial services and an interest in IT and technology is preferable. The successful Legal Counsel can expect: • Discretionary Generous Bonus • Private Medical Insurance • DC pension scheme • Life and income Insurance • Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion • 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers. We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us directly. #LI-VI1 #LI-Hybrid Why join us? At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life. We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk. Company: Unum UK Join our talent community to receive notifications about jobs relevant to your interest. Join our Talent Community! At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland. Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request here.

Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide legal support and advice to the UK Group companies and key stakeholders. You will manage your own workload, including litigation matters, drafting insurance documents, and reviewing marketing literature.