Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Aviva Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC role at Aviva.

Aviva Ireland have a new vacancy for a 12-month fixed term contract who will provide integrated in-house regulatory and governance legal advice to our Life & Pensions business in Ireland.

This position lies in a busy and strategically important team which delivers first class legal advice and manages diverse client relationships across the UK and Irish business divisions. You will be joining a committed and collaborative team in Dublin, reporting to the Head of Legal at Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland DAC.

Responsibilities
  • Providing legal advice with support as required to various business units
  • Assist the Head of Legal and wider legal team with identification and prudent management of legal, regulatory and reputational risk with a particular focus on project work
  • Provision of general legal advice and assistance in relation to (new) business initiatives, programmes, services and products as required
Qualifications & Experience
  • Relevant post-qualifying experience. In-house experience in a Financial Services/Regulatory environment or large private practice. Insurance experience is ideal but familiarity with the regulatory landscape is required.
  • Pensions experience is advantageous but not compulsory; project experience is ideal.
  • Strong personal presence with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to influence effectively, build business relationships and gain the trust of senior executives
  • Clear critical thinking underpinned by strong commercial acumen
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with proven ability to manage contract negotiations from inception to close
What you will get
  • Competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
  • Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
  • Annual performance related bonus and pay review
  • Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
  • Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
  • Cycle to Work benefit scheme
  • TaxSaver Travel Scheme
  • Family friendly parental leave (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer's leave
  • Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans
About Aviva

Aviva is for Everyone. Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives shape an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibilities. We value difference and provide equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices each week, combining flexibility with collaboration. Applications are preferred online; if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact saidhbh.goonan1@aviva.com

Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Insurance and Financial Services

Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland


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