Legal Counsel 12 month FTC – maternity leave

London, Hybrid working

4+ PQE

SSQ is partnering with a purpose-led financial services organisation operating in the insurance market and the public sector. The organisation plays a critical role within its sector and works closely with government and industry stakeholders. They are seeking a 4 PQE Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal function on a maternity cover basis.

Reporting into senior members of the legal team, this role will provide solutions-focused legal advice to senior stakeholders and business teams across the organisation and its subsidiaries. The role offers the opportunity to support on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and strategic matters in a highly collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting procurement and contracting activity, including drafting and reviewing third-party and outsourced services agreements.
• Advising on key contractual frameworks with government and industry counterparties, including standard-form agreements.
• Providing legal support on risk-mitigation and counter-terrorism related projects delivered in partnership with public sector bodies.
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefings on issues including competition, subsidy control, public law, procurement, IP and commercial matters.
• Managing external counsel where specialist advice is required.
• Supporting special projects and strategic initiatives as required.
• Assisting with the identification and management of legal and regulatory risk across the organisation.
• Deputising for senior legal colleagues when required and attending internal and external stakeholder meetings.

Candidate profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4+ PQE (or equivalent).
• Background in a leading law firm, insurer/reinsurer, or central government body
• Strong grounding in contract law, ideally within insurance or reinsurance contexts.
• Broad legal experience spanning commercial, regulatory, governance, competition, procurement and data protection matters.

For more information, please contact me: Macey.Noble@ssq.com / 07506222628