Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC

Aviva Ireland have a new vacancy for a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed term contract who will provide integrated in-house regulatory and governance legal advice to our Life & Pensions business in Ireland.

This position lies in a busy and strategically important team which delivers first class legal advice and manages diverse client relationships across the UK and Irish business divisions.

You will be joining a committed and collaborative team in Dublin, reporting to the Head of Legal at Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland DAC.  

What will be your duties & responsibilities?

• Providing legal advice with support as required to various business units
• Assist the Head of Legal and wider legal team with identification and prudent management of legal, regulatory and reputational risk with a particular focus on project work
• Provision of general legal advice and assistance in relation to (new) business initiatives, programmes, services and products as required  

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Relevant post-qualifying experienced PQE previous in-house experience in a Financial Services/Regulatory environment or large private practice. Ideal candidate will have insurance experience but familiarity with regulatory landscape required.
• Pensions experience whilst advantageous is not compulsory, project experience is ideal.
• Strong personal presence with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence effectively, build business relationships and gain the trust of senior executives
• Clear critical thinking underpinned by strong commercial acumen
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, proven effectiveness at managing contract negotiations from inception to close

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work benefit scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact megan.crabbe@aviva.com