Job Opportunity
Aviva is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed term contract.
This role provides integrated in-house regulatory and governance legal advice to our Life & Pensions business in Ireland.
* Provides legal advice with support as required to various business units.
* Assists 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.
* Provides general legal advice and assistance in relation to (new) business initiatives, programmes, services and products as required.
Key responsibilities include:
* 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
Required skills and qualifications:
* Relevant post-qualifying experience (PQE) in-house experience in a Financial Services/Regulatory environment or large private practice
* Ideal candidate will have insurance experience but familiarity with regulatory landscape required
* Pensions experience whilst advantageous is 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, proven effectiveness at managing contract negotiations from inception to close
Benefits include:
* 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, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
* Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Volunteering days
* Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans