The Business:
Willis Towers Watson's Insurance Consulting and Technology business (“ICT”) helps clients improve business performance. We use our deep analytical skills to solve practical business problems, applying the latest techniques and software solutions to help clients measure and manage risk and capital, grow revenue and create competitive advantage. As part of that offering, Willis Towers Watson has developed a marketing leading suite of software products to support its actuarial risk consultancy business.
The Role:
Legal Counsel within the Insurance Technology Contracting Team:
An interesting, transactional role where the successful candidate will be given real responsibility assisting and advising the business on complex legal issues concerning its software licencing and technology solutions arrangements as well as the procurement of third party services. Not only does this role enable the candidate to work closely with senior members of the business but it also provides the opportunity to work with global internal and external clients (including the world’s largest insurers).
The candidate’s main responsibilities will include:
• Working with the business and team members on a wide range of software, IPR and related legal matters.
• Advising on and negotiating contracts for the provision of third-party services to the business and working with stakeholders to the business to achieve the same.
• Advising on, drafting and negotiating complex and bespoke software and technology agreements, with the need to drive those negotiations forward efficiently and effectively.
• Explaining our legal position to internal and external clients and providing workaround solutions to issues that are encountered during contract negotiations.
• Taking responsibility for contractual negotiations and providing timely, commercially focussed legal advice.
• Instructing and liaising with external counsel where necessary.
• Keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory changes.
• Working closely with the business in assisting and advising internal teams on a range of legal documents and ensuring all levels of drafting reflect the agreed commercial position.
• Establishing strong working relationships with all members of the Insurance Consulting and Technology community.
• Assisting with know-how management and knowledge sharing with the other members of the Insurance Technology Contracting Team.
• Demonstrating natural ease and effectiveness when dealing and liaising with clients/colleagues at all levels.