In-House Counsel

Company Description

It is our vision to connect the insurance community through market-leading technology. Our people are placed at the heart of this, and diversity, equity and inclusion are central to everything we do.

We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people.

No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work.

Position

As an integral part of our the Legal and Compliance team, you will be tasked with providing expert legal guidance and support in a fast-paced SaaS focused business. This position demands a strong background in commercial contracts, and contract drafting and negotiation. Experience of SaaS contracts would be a bonus. You will be a proactive problem solver and strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a strong ethical foundation. In this dynamic and diverse role, you will work closely with various departments, including sales, finance, human resources, and executive leadership, providing legal insights that drive informed business decisions and safeguard our organisational interests. Thriving in a fast-paced environment and adept at juggling competing high priority legal issues with a high degree of professionalism. Whether you are drafting and negotiating contracts, or advising on intellectual property matters, your contributions will be critical to our ongoing success and sustainability.

Your key responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and guidance to the senior leadership team and other company departments across a wide range of topics
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Assistance with company secretarial matters
• Participating in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree from a reputable university
• Qualified as either a solicitor or barrister in England
• Strong background in commercial contracts
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a SaaS business would be advantageous
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong legal drafting and documentation skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software

Mission and Values

Our values are central to our vision, as they represent how we collaborate to continually deliver for our customers:

• Accountability: We own our actions and shape our success on the results we deliver
• Innovation: We tackle challenges with fresh thinking and bold ideas
• Teamwork: We work together, recognising we can’t do this without each other
• Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and mutual respect

We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance.

Benefits package

• Salary of circa £65,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Company pension
• 10% bonus opportunity
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Perkbox – an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme
• A hybrid approach to work
• Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work
• Social clubs - whether you’re into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together
• Wellbeing – wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders

Apply today for immediate consideration!