Overview and Structure of the Role
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This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded and commercially focused mid-level solicitor to take on a dynamic role within a fast-moving, growing and well-respected in house Legal team with numerous accolades (including winning the In-House Impact Team of the Year 2021 at the Legal Business Awards, and previously being ‘Highly Commended’ in The Lawyer Awards for In-House Banking and Financial Services).
This is a role that will allow the right candidate to build extensive experience that goes well beyond the ‘contract churn’; we encourage both close working with the business to support and deliver extensive and strategic transformation and change projects, as well as encouraging active input on ways of working and participation in projects at all levels, in order to better service the business.
You will work within the Commercial Team for Ardonagh Advisory, which is led by the Deputy General Counsel, working alongside 2 other Legal Counsel. There are dedicated specialists for other specific matters, such as litigation, employment and M&A, which will support this specialist role.
This is a hybrid working role with the need to attend the London office 2-3 times per week, as well as attending in-person meetings with counter-parties/suppliers/stakeholders as required and Legal Team meetings once a month.
What you will do
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we are looking for
This is a fantastic opportunity for a 4-6 PQE solicitor qualified in England and Wales, or an equivalent foreign jurisdiction qualification. We are looking for someone has:
In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:
We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.
Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you beginning employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.
Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the published end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please.
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The Ardonagh Group is one of the UK’s largest independent brokers with over 9000 dedicated and passionate professionals across the country, and worldwide, facing and dealing with our clients’ challenges, offering an enviable range of products, services and solutions to their clients. We are progressive, passionate and proud of the work we do, across all sectors of the business. Therefore, we need highly capable people to join our team to make this a reality!
So if this sounds like you, and you are looking for a new challenge where you can learn and develop your career, then this could be a great opportunity for you.