Legal Counsel

You'll be a key contributor to the provision of outstanding legal services to the Business, meeting/exceeding the expectations of our team, Colleagues and Partners, including by: Assisting the Chief of Staff & General Counsel and Head of Legal with Group-wide legal (contentious and non-contentious) matters. Ensuring that the Group meets all legal and regulatory requirements, including those under the Companies Act. Supporting (as required) those with departmental responsibility for data protection, H&S, and FCA requirements etc. Ensuring that the Group has appropriate contracts to cover all the key aspects of their business operations i.e., distribution, asset management, product related, commercial, corporate, lending, IT, Intellectual Property, employment, Data, product and other suppliers. Assisting the Company Secretarial/Corporate Governance function when required. Providing high quality legal advice generally. Your responsibilities will include: Producing accurate, timely and well-presented legal advice to the Group. Working with and influencing senior management to maintain high standards of legal compliance. Interpreting, communicating and monitoring the implementation of new and amended legislation to ensure business compliance. Actively participating in the formulation of Legal /Corporate Services policies and procedures. Monitoring and continuously improving contract monitoring and control systems. Actively monitoring litigious claims and complaints to secure speedy and cost-effective compromises. Attending Board and Committee meetings where required, and assisting the Chief of Staff functions where required. Minimum Requirements: 2-4 years qualified solicitor having had experience in corporate and/or commercial; OR 2-4 years post qualification operational experience as in-house legal counsel in the financial services industry. Strong legal skills relating to commercial contracts. Understanding and knowledge of all areas of commercial law. Sound base knowledge of financial services legislation. Cognisant of Openwork Strategy and conduct risks. Ability to self-manage and self-motivate. Proven ability to take on new responsibilities and develop skills in new areas of the law. Excellent oral/written communication, influencing and negotiating skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Good problem solving, decision making and judgment skills. Inquisitive, collaborative, takes accountability and continually seeks to improve. We're a dynamic, fast-paced and growing business with huge ambition. This is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, continuously striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally and reach their full potential. We're also very proud of our culture, as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. The Openwork Partnership values and respects individuality and we are committed to building an inclusive culture and environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will bring your best self to work if you are trusted to choose when, where and how you do it. On top of offering a modern workplace with bags of development opportunities, we also offer a highly attractive benefits package to reward you for your hard work. This includes a competitive base salary, an industry-leading annual bonus, enhanced pension, critical illness cover, income protection and a range of other flexible benefits. We have an opportunity to join our Legal team on a 9 month fixed term contract. The benefits: Salary - up to £80,000 Bonus scheme - on target bonus -15% Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5% Critical illness cover Income protection Death in service 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more.

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