Legal Counsel

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: London (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. Your role, reporting to the Head of Legal – Commercial, will be vital in drafting and advising on pivotal contracts, shaping our strategic partnerships and the future of the AA.

What will I be doing?

• Navigate new ventures with day-to-day legal advice, infusing commercial insight and operational acumen.
• Manage legalities adeptly across the business, spearheading key B2C and B2B commercial projects.
• Collaborate closely with Group Risk and Compliance, ensuring 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 across a broad range of commercial contracts (customer and supplier).
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Adept at superimposing complex legal issues on to the reality of business operations, as well as the ability to communicate those issues in a simple and engaging way.
• Desire to work and flourish in a fast paced, change focused environment.
• Experience of working in another large corporate organisation.
• Willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things.
• Continued focus on professional development and an interest in increasing efficiency through the use of technology. Effective communication skills to convey advice clearly across all business levels, including senior leadership.
• Stakeholder engagement skills to navigate commercial and regulatory outcomes successfully.

Education and Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in Law (LLM or LLB or similar).
• Current SRA practicing certificate 

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA, 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.