Legal Counsel

Company description

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance, Annual Bonus & Private Medical Insurance

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Step into the role of Legal Counsel at the AA and become a cornerstone in our legal framework, expertly guiding regulated contracts. Your role, reporting to the Head of Legal – Financial Services, will be vital in drafting and advising on pivotal contracts, shaping our strategic partnerships and future.

What will I be doing?

• Navigate new ventures with day-to-day legal advice, infusing commercial insight and operational acumen.
• Manage legalities adeptly for regulated entities, spearheading key B2C and B2B commercial projects.
• Collaborate closely with Group Risk and Compliance, ensuring regulatory matters are handled with expertise.
• Enhance legal operations by driving best practices and efficiencies, setting the standard for legal excellence.
• Champion new regulations, playing a pivotal role in their application and implementation, shaping the legal landscape.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in advising FCA regulated businesses in the drafting and negotiation of regulated commercial contracts.
• Understanding of insurance distribution's technical aspects.
• Knowledge of insurance underwriting and regulated financial services products, including consumer credit and hire.
• Effective communication skills to convey advice clearly across all business levels, including senior leadership.
• Stakeholder engagement skills to navigate commercial and regulatory outcomes successfully.
• Background in financial services, whether in-house or private practice, is required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in Law (LLM or LLB or similar).

Additional Information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.