Opportunity Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of expert lawyers in supporting Wealth & Insurance area within the Bank of Ireland Group.
The role allows you to provide input to key legal decisions and grow your expertise in financial services law, with a particular emphasis on life assurance and pensions.
Key Purpose
To provide legal advice and support to business divisions within the Bank of Ireland Group offering life assurance and pension products to customers.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead a portfolio of FSPO and litigation cases, advising on dispute resolution.
* Draft various forms of pensions legal documentation.
* Negotiate and draft commercial contracts.
* Advise on areas such as pensions, company law, and consumer laws.
* Participate in strategic and other business projects.
Requirements
Ideal candidate has experience in Irish pension and life assurance law and regulation.
Excellent communication and influencing abilities are essential, including interacting effectively at senior levels within the organisation and with external bodies.
Strong commerciality and problem-solving skills, along with resilience and ability to balance multiple business partners, are required.
About the Team
Group Legal Services (GLS) provides significant transactional and advisory services to the Bank of Ireland Group, assisting businesses in identifying and managing legal risk.
Why Work with Us?
The Bank of Ireland Group prioritises work-life balance with flexible working options, 23 days annual leave, and excellent pension contributions.
We offer paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility policy, and working parent supports.
Your wellbeing is important to us; we have employee assistance programs, WebDoctor, and financial wellbeing coaches available.
We encourage staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to enhance their careers.
Key Competencies
* Customer Focused - Self
* One Group, one team - Self
* Agile - Self
* Accountable - Self
* Manage Risk - Self
We strive for an inclusive and diverse workplace, welcoming applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions throughout our recruitment process.