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Senior Solicitor

AXA UK plc, City of Westminster

Senior Solicitor

Salary Not Specified

AXA UK plc, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 3 Jan | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ae5e98adb0e64eae8c9377288938d451

Full Job Description

  • Provide legal services and advice, including drafting and approving documentation, to all levels of business management within agreed service standards. Liaising as necessary with external providers, to ensure that legal considerations are fully considered and risks appropriately managed.
  • Participate in the identification, analysis, and resolution of any proposals by business management likely to give rise to contraventions of the law, in order to safeguard the legal, financial and reputational standing of AXA.
  • Direct and indirect responsibility for external legal spend up to agreed limits.
  • Provide seminars, reports and training to the Legal team and business for legal matters within your expertise. This will effectively equip our colleagues with understanding and competence, enabling them to confidently carry out their roles.
  • Monitor, analyse and report on current and potential developments in the law, and the Group's documentation. Identify any legal implications for AXA and brief, coach and advise colleagues to ensure that risks are managed and that effective systems and processes continue to be developed.
  • Monitor and implement Group risk policies., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
  • You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
  • You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
    • As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.

  • Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
  • Commercial law/contracts experience, preferably with some industry knowledge, but not essential.
  • Ability to present complex legal information clearly and accurately.
  • Technical expertise, combined with sound commercial sense and pragmatic decision making.
  • Effective planning and organisation.
  • Strong personal impact and influencing skills
  • Professional and objective approach to work.
  • Flexible approach and attitude.
  • Good team player within own and larger team.
    • As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

    It's an exciting time to join AXA UK's Legal team, with significant investment planned in all UK businesses to transform, deliver new digital services to our customers, and streamline our processes. We're looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join the AXA Insurance Legal team. You'll support AXA Retail and Commercial through the provision of customer focused and commercial legal services, advice and assistance. As Senior Solicitor, you'll provide legal services, advice and assistance to ensure Group planning and decision making processes are appropriately informed and that legal, financial and reputational risks are managed. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home at our London office, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events., AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

    At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
  • Competitive annual salary
  • Competitive annual company & performance-based bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
  • Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
  • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
  • AXA employee discounts
  • Gym benefits, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
    • We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
  • Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
  • What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
    • If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.

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