Overview
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This is an exciting time to join AXA Insurance as a Senior Solicitor within our UK Group Legal team. You’ll provide expert legal advice and support across Schemes and Delegated Authorities, ensuring that our legal, compliance, and commercial considerations are integrated into our strategic decision-making processes. You’ll have the opportunity to lead key projects, manage significant legal risks, and build strong relationships with senior management and external providers, while safeguarding AXA’s reputation and financial stability.
AXA supports a flexible blend of home and office working. You’ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, with potential to move to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attendance at an office, visiting clients, or attending industry events.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading relationship management within the Schemes and Delegated Authorities division, fostering collaboration and addressing legal challenges.
* Providing expert legal advice and drafting support to all levels of management, ensuring risks are managed and compliance is maintained.
* Supporting complex projects independently, supervising others, and ensuring efficient delivery of legal services.
* Managing external legal spend effectively, ensuring value for money by aligning matters with appropriate legal providers.
* Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including senior directors and risk managers.
* Identifying and addressing legal risks in business proposals to protect AXA’s legal, financial, and reputational standing.
* Delivering legal training, reports, and guidance to ensure staff understand relevant legal matters and risks.
* Monitoring legal developments affecting AXA products and documentation, advising the business to manage emerging risks proactively.
What you’ll bring
* Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with extensive PQE or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience supporting Schemes and Delegated Authority arrangements.
* Ability to advise senior management on strategy, major projects, and disputes with gravitas and expertise.
* Strong leadership, management, and coaching skills for junior professionals.
* Skilled in presenting complex legal information clearly and accurately.
* Technical expertise with commercial acumen and pragmatic decision-making ability.
* Good understanding of AXA’s business strategy and objectives.
* Effective influencing, coaching, planning, and team collaboration skills.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer
* Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
* Annual company & performance-based bonus
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
* Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
* Private health cover
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
* Wellbeing services & resources
* AXA employee discounts
To apply, click the ‘apply for this job’ button and log in or create a profile to submit your CV. AXA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, AXA provides accessibility support. For assistance, please email martin.eels@axa-uk.co.uk.
Who we are
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. We offer support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
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