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Legal Counsel

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We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
Reporting to the International General Counsel, the successful candidate will support the in providing advice and support on all legal matters affecting The Hartford International's operations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations across the UK, EU, Hong Kong and Singapore, and assisting in managing legal risks.
Collaborate closely with senior key stakeholders within International and at Group level, and assist in driving improvements in legal processes, to help shape the legal function's impact on the wider business.
This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.
Key Responsibilities
+ Assist in providing legal advice on a broad range of legal matters, on underwriting, claims, compliance, commercial and corporate governance.
+ Assist in identifying, assessing and managing current and emerging legal risks and support the development of strategies to mitigate these risks effectively, including the need for any required change in practices.
+ Assist in building and maintaining an effective team and legal partnering proposition, balancing risk and expense and delivery of a high- quality legal service to the wider business.
+ Provide insurance and non-insurance related legal advice under local law (in conjunction with external legal advisors where scale, complexity and specialist knowledge require):
+ Insurance related contracts and arrangements, including but not limited to delegations of authority, non-market standard clauses in TOBAs, claims handling arrangements, non-standard broker agreements and fee arrangements, market agreements and initiatives.
+ General corporate / commercial law matters including but not limited to corporate transactions, outsourcing and commercial contracts, intellectual property, real estate, employment contracts.
+ Collaborate with Compliance to assist in ensuring The Hartford's International and syndicate's operations comply with relevant laws and regulations, particularly those specific to the Lloyd's market and insurance industry, which can include sanctions, financial crime, and conduct risk, and the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
+ Advise on existing insurance policy endorsements and wordings, and product and policy wording development.
+ Provide support to the governance and company secretarial function as may be required.
+ Provide assistance in conducting training sessions for staff on legal and compliance matters to promote awareness and understanding within the business.
Skills and Experience
+ UK qualified lawyer (with 3-5+ years' PQE) or equivalent, desirable mix of private practice and in-house.
+ Experience in insurance law and regulation, and desirable Lloyd's/London insurance market practices.
+ Experience and knowledge of PRA/FCA and Lloyd's regulatory regimes.
+ Knowledge of UK/EU sanctions and OFAC sanctions.
+ Excellent commercial risk awareness.
+ Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to assist in conveying complex legal information clearly and concisely.
+ High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks .
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assist in making sound legal decisions sometimes under tight deadlines.
+ Collaborative team player, with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Education
+ Appropriate Legal degree qualification
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Legal Counsel

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At Entrust, we're shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.
**Get to Know Us **
Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It's the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.
**Position Overview**
Entrust is looking for an experienced and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our customer-focused legal team in London, UK. As a key member of our global legal team, you will support the sales and growth of Entrust across EMEA and APAC regions, with a focus on the recently-acquired Onfido identity verification business. Your rolePossessing strong communication and analytical skills, superior business sense, and the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.Your work will involve working with senior management to close strategic sales transactions with key customers of the business. You will work closely with the product teams developing contract templates for new solutions.
This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while partnering with diverse teams, to support the sale of cutting-edge AI-powered digital identity solutions. The specific areas of focus and responsibilities will change based on company priorities, new legal issues and the competitive ecosystem. If you're passionate about providing great client service for a dynamic technology company, we'd love to have you on board!
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts in support of the Entrust business segments, primarily digital identity solutions, including software and cloud-based agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, data protection agreements and other technology related agreements in line with corporate policies and risk tolerance and advise executive management on deal risk reviews;
+ Review and advise the business on complex and high value government and private tenders and provide legal support to the business in responding to RFPs, RFQs;
+ Provide legal support and guidance to the global organization on a broad range of other transactional, regulatory, compliance and ad-hoc matters as required;
+ Lead legal team priority projects as may be assigned from time to time while effectively collaborating with other business and legal colleagues;
+ Collaborate with internal clients at all levels to effectively minimize legal risk to the business while supporting and assisting in the achievement of the company's business and strategic objectives;
+ Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's business and business practices in order to best serve the business;
+ Maintain high visibility within the business and gain the trust of senior management; and
+ Work in collaboration with other in-house attorneys located globally and outside counsel.
**Required Qualifications**
+ **Professional Background** : LLB (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; an LLM is a plus. Must be authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
+ **Work Authorization** : Must have unrestricted work authorization and be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
+ **Experience** : Minimum five years' of relevant post qualified experience, with at least 3 years in an in-house corporate environment.
+ **Language Skills** : Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, Dutch, or German is a significant advantage.
+ **Commercial Acumen** : Proven experience in interpreting, drafting and negotiating complex software and cloud/managed services technology agreements across multiple jurisdictions throughout EMEA and APAC.
+ **Communication & Leadership** : Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to think strategically and give practical and business-oriented advice.
+ **Time Management** : Superior prioritization skills to efficiently manage a large volume and variety of commercial transactions in a fast-paced global environment.
+ **Flexibility** : Approachable, adaptable and comfortable dealing with uncertain and ambiguous situations, with a creative problem solving mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
**_Please note this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in our London office._**
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At Entrust, we don't just offer jobs - we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:
+ Career Growth: Whether you're a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we're invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.
+ Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you're remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.
+ Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.
We believe in securing identities-but it doesn't stop there. At Entrust, we're passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we're creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.
**Ready to Make an Impact? **
If you're excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let's build a more secure world-together.
**Apply today! **
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Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world - so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.
Legal Counsel

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Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Bracknell Office
Reports to: Snr Group Director
Job Overview:
Junior lawyer (0 to 3 years qualified) in EMEA covering all aspects of EMEA Legal work - e.g. Commercial, Academic network, HR, Compliance, Co Sec., distributors.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Provide Legal support to our Sales teams to enable them to conclude licensing, services and other commercial contracts, including conducting negotiations with customers and their legal advisors.
+ Collaborate with and coordinate closely with other members of the Legal, Sales, HR, Procurement and Marketing teams, and manage outside counsel, to drive desired outcomes.
+ Assist in handling disputes, litigation, and questions relating to intellectual property and IT ownership.
+ Partner with, and manage our obligations to, our distributors and other ecosystem partners.
+ Manage employee processes to ensure compliance with our code of business conduct and related policies and provide training to staff on best practice in compliance matters.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally and globally to anticipate and assess emerging legal risk areas across the company, resolve issues and mitigate risks.
+ Prepare reports for our executive management team, board and board committees regarding contract escalations and the operation and status of our compliance programs.
+ Handle other Legal matters as needed to help our EMEA business achieve its desired outcomes.
Qualifications required:
+ Must be a UK qualified solicitor (0 to 3 years qualified)
We can offer you:
+ Competitive salary
+ 25 days holiday per year
+ Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
+ Group Personal Pension Plan
+ Cycle to Work scheme and gym subsidy
+ 5 days of paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organisation
+ And much more, so do not hesitate to contact us!
Travel
+ Some ocasional travel may be required - EMEA and US, but work in mostly based in Bracknell.
Additional Information:
Cadence has consistently achieved a 'Top 50' ranking in the Great Place to Work awards in the UK.
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
B e proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence - One Team culture drives our success.
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Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world's toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.
Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
Legal Counsel
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Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
- Provide expert legal advice on corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and advise on litigation, dispute resolution, and arbitration matters.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Assist with corporate governance and company secretarial duties.
- Advise on intellectual property, data protection, and employment law matters.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
- Liaise with external legal counsel as required.
- Support business development and strategic initiatives with legal guidance.
- Develop and deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent jurisdiction).
- A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial or corporate law.
- Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Strong understanding of company law, commercial litigation, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Proficiency in legal research and relevant software.
Legal Counsel
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Key Responsibilities:
- Providing legal advice and guidance on a wide array of commercial and corporate matters.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions.
- Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation management.
- Advising on intellectual property matters, data protection, and employment law.
- Collaborating with internal departments to mitigate legal risks.
- Managing external legal counsel when necessary.
- Staying up-to-date with legal developments and best practices.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practicing certificate in England and Wales, and a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience. Experience in commercial law, contract law, and corporate governance is essential. Strong negotiation and drafting skills are required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities are paramount. Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment is highly desirable. This is an exciting role for a dedicated legal professional seeking to make a significant impact within a supportive and dynamic organization. The office is located in **Southampton, Hampshire, UK**, with a flexible hybrid working model.
Legal Counsel
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Legal Counsel
Posted 18 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice and support on a wide variety of commercial, corporate, and contractual matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on complex legal issues.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
- Manage external legal advisors and control legal spend.
- Stay updated on changes in legislation and their potential impact on the business.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
- Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within a commercial in-house legal department or top-tier law firm.
- Broad experience in commercial law, contract law, and corporate law.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex legal projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive, pragmatic, and business-minded approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.
This role is based in Liverpool, Merseyside, UK , with a hybrid work arrangement. We are looking for a strategic and diligent Legal Counsel to support our client's continued success.
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Salary: £70,000 £140,000
Overview
Are you an ambitious Legal Counsel looking to shape your career within dynamic sectors? We are seeking talented Legal Counsel professionals for permanent roles with leading organisations across various industries.
At Myn, youll have the opportunity to:
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a range of commercial matters, ensuring co.
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Legal Counsel
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Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.nPermanent | Full-Time | Runcorn | HybridnAre you a qualified Lawyer looking for your next in-house role?nDo you want the chance to build a legal function and make a real impact on a growing international group?nWe are looking for an experienced Lawyer to join a global group of companies as
Group Associate Legal Counsel . This is an exciting, brand-new opportunity where you'll take.
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Legal Counsel
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Job Type: PermanentnLocation: Based from our Birmingham/London/Edinburgh offices with hybrid working options.nFlexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here.nClosing Date: nSalary and benefits: From £90,000 plus an indicative bonus range of 16%-32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.nWho are we?
We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.
We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet.
The RolenThis is an excellent opportunity to join us as a Legal Counsel on a permanent basis to work in a highly motivated legal team. This role demands high energy and self-confidence as well as pragmatism and curiosity to learn.nThis role is part of Phoenix's legal team supporting across Corporate & Commercial, Shared Services, Retirement Solutions & Asset Management which provides high quality legal advice. All our lawyers provide support across our functions.nThe role requires management of a variety of legal tasks supporting risk transfers, bulk purchase annuities, the management of legal risks, horizon scanning as well as being an active member of the wider Phoenix General Counsel function. Our lawyers are expected to take an active interest in the wider business and their stakeholders.nKey Responsibilitiesn- Provide legal advice supporting the delivery of business objectives
- Manage external counsel on transactions ensuring costs are managed appropriately
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, corporate and risk transfer documentation
- Ensure alignment with UK and EU regulatory frameworks
- Advise on legislative and regulatory changes
- Ensure compliance with FCA conduct rules, Consumer Duty, and other applicable regulations
- Identify and assess legal risks across business unit
- Provide risk mitigation strategies and ensure decisions are legally sound
What are we looking for?
- We are looking for an English or Scottish Qualified lawyer with experience gained either in-house or in private practice.
- You will have a strong understanding of financial services either through private practice or inhouse
- An understanding of the operations of a life insurer
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice.
- Work across other legal disciplines required to support a Life Insurance company
Essential Criterian- Experience inhouse or from private practice in risk transfers, corporate and commercial
- Experience working in or with as a client Financial Services with a key understanding of the regulatory and legislative frameworks
- Ability to balance legal risk with business needs, advising stakeholders on risk tolerance and options
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
We want to hire the whole version of you.nWe are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.nIf you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.nWe're reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.nFind out more about #LifeAtPhoenixn- Guide for Candidates: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidatesn- Find or get answers from our colleagues: