Overview
Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for commercial contracts and a knack for managing legal risk? Gallagher, a global leader in insurance brokerage and risk management, is seeking a talented Solicitor to join our Legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts, provide strategic legal advice, and contribute to transformational projects across the UK and EMEA. This role can be based in any of our Gallagher offices across the UK on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities
* Act as the Legal lead on material commercial and regulatory arrangements, aligning legal review with business objectives.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including NDAs, Client Services Agreements, Insurer TOBAs, Delegated Authority Agreements, and more.
* Provide legal counsel on regulatory and legal change programmes, representing the Commercial Contracts team in transformational projects.
* Manage a high volume of contract matters across the UK and EMEA, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
* Collaborate with external counsel, managing engagement and budgets as needed.
* Deliver legal training to trainees, paralegals, and non-lawyers, fostering a culture of legal awareness.
* Develop legal templates, playbooks, and efficiency initiatives to enhance service delivery.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, across Gallagher’s businesses in the UK and EMEA.
About You / Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts.
* Experience within the Insurance sector is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of the FCA regulations.
* Proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving, communication, and commercial awareness skills.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
Compensation And Benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, Gallagher offers a wide range of benefits. Minimum core benefits (vary by job level):
* Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days
* Defined contribution pension scheme, with employer contribution
* Life insurance of 4x basic salary (top-up to 10x available)
* Income protection up to 50% of annual income, with options to top up
* Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
* Three fully paid volunteering days per year
* Employee Stock Purchase plan (discounted shares)
* Share incentive plan (HMRC approved)
* Critical illness cover
* Discounted gym membership with 3,000+ gyms
* Season ticket loan
* Discounted voucher portal for shopping
* Emergency back-up family care
* And more
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusion and diversity are core to Gallagher. We are committed to sustainability and to supporting the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces diverse identities, experiences and talents to better serve clients. We are Disability Confident Committed and support inclusive recruitment and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please contact TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics. We strive to provide equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, and offer reasonable accommodations as required by law.
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