NQ Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job title: NQ Legal Counsel

Company: Simplyhealth

Job description: Up to £65,000Bonus + £600 flex bens pot + Pension + Healthplan + 36 days holiday + hybrid workingAre you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a company that is striving to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK? At Simplyhealth, our health plans provide the opportunity to attend routine dental treatments, visit the optician, have complementary therapies (e.g. physio) and much more by providing financial support to those that really need it.But we’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing.You’ll work with and support the rest of our Legal function to promote a high quality and cost-effective legal function which is aligned to the culture and strategy of Simplyhealth. As a newly qualified Legal Counsel, you’ll work closely with our experienced team and partner with them to engage, advise, inform and collaborate to achieve the best outcome for the business and will constructively challenge the business and critically question and suggest solutions to business issues. Engaging with the business in a partnering capacity, you’ll deliver legal advice in a commercial, pragmatic and user-friendly way to those corporate functions and to business units in the absence of a dedicated legal function.Key responsibilities

• To provide advice on a diverse range of matters, including commercial contracts, insurance law, insurance distribution arrangements, policy wordings, financial services regulatory issues, intellectual property, consumer/product liability, consumer protection, data protection law, advising the customer relations team on regulated complaints handling and related litigation, competition law, corporate/mergers acquisitions, commercial partnerships, joint ventures, commercial litigation, trust/employee benefits, employment, property, group insurance and IT.
• Support and where required review, develop and maintain standard templates and customer product terms (including general insurance products).
• Where required work closely with the Group General Counsel on corporate and company secretarial matters.
• To work with and support the Procurement function in the review of commercial contracts and facilitation of the contract management system.
• To work closely with our “product” workstreams by way of business partnering to ensure that in a “product led business” appropriate guidance and support is provided to stakeholders.
• To ensure the legal function delivers clear measurable value to the business.

About YouWe’re looking for a newly qualified lawyer looking to work in an advisory role in insurance or another financial services industry or general commercial/corporate private practice with exposure to insurance or other financial services work. This role provides an opportunity for a “confident self-starter” who wishes to develop and expand into new areas of work and influence the strategic vision of a business.To be considered you must have:

• Ability to work independently and deal with ambiguity in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work around a business with key stakeholders (such as Finance, Compliance etc)
• A practical appreciation of legal and commercial risk.

Our dream candidate might also have:

• Track record of achieving strategic and personal goals/daily targets and having a direct impact on the goals set for the wider team and business.
• Appreciation of and ability to influence business priorities to support the overall strategic vision of the business.

What’s in it for youSimplyhealth is more than just a workplace – it’s a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a positive impact. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Meaningful Work: Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to work on something that really matters – improving access to healthcare for everyone in the UK.

• Innovation and Collaboration: We encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking solutions.
• Growth and Development: We believe in investing in our colleague’s growth and development. You’ll have access to online resources, on-the-job training, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Work / Life Balance: Your wellbeing matters to us, we offer flexible working arrangements to ensure you can excel both personally and professionally.
• Community Engagement: Joining Simplyhealth means being part of a team that actively engages in community initiatives and volunteer work. You can use your 3 annual volunteering days to give back to those who need it most.

We have a fantastic range of perks too! As well as a competitive salary, our benefits include a discretionary annual bonus, generous pension, 36 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell a further 5 days), a flexible benefits pot (which you can choose to use against some great benefits such as critical illness, private medical insurance, shopping vouchers and more), a Simplyhealth Cash plan or Dental plan, an employee wellbeing programme and shopping discounts.We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, you’ll be able to enjoy our ‘smart working’ approach This means you can flex when and where you spend your time. For many of us this means day to day work can be handled remotely, but there will also be times when we need to come together in the office to collaborate, attend training sessions, induction, briefings and more.Your Recruitment JourneyWe’re focused on providing an application, assessment and onboarding journey that is fair, consistent, diverse and inclusive for all, allowing us to hire top talent based on the skills and behaviours pivotal to your and our success.Your process

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition Team
• Virtual Interview with the hiring manager and team
• Aptitude assessment
• Presentation/case study with the hiring manager and team
• Offer

Should you require any additional support with your application, or need us to make any adjustments for you, please contact our Talent Team; .”

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Location: Andover, Hampshire

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