Company description
Job Title: Senior Legal CounselLocation: Basingstoke Hybrid Three Days in OfficeEmployment Type: Permanent Salary: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical InsuranceHours: Monday-Friday
AA Summary
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again!
As one of the UK’s most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we’ve got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?
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This is the job
This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in supporting the AA Group with expert legal and regulatory advice. Youll work across a range of regulated contracts, including roadside assistance and personal lines insurance, helping to shape commercial decisions and protect our customers and business.
Youll partner with teams across the organisation, providing clear, practical guidance in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a real impact. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and influencing business outcomes, this is the role for you.
What will I be doing?
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of regulated and non-regulated commercial contracts.
- Providing practical legal support on new business opportunities, products and strategic ventures.
- Supporting the management of legal and regulatory matters across regulated entities.
- Collaborating with Risk and Compliance teams on key regulatory requirements and developments.
- Advising on legal, commercial and regulatory risks across AA products, services and partnerships.
- Driving best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement across legal operations.
- Balancing commercial opportunities with regulatory obligations, including Consumer Duty requirements.
- Monitoring legal and regulatory changes and supporting the implementation of new legislation.
- Working across diverse areas of the business, including insurance, consumer credit and financial services.
- Building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the AA Group.
What do I need?
- Proven experience advising FCA regulated businesses and negotiating regulated commercial contracts.
- Strong technical knowledge of insurance distribution regulation, including PRIN, SYSC, ICOBS and SMCR.
- In-depth understanding of insurance underwriting and wider financial services products.
- Experience across regulated areas such as consumer credit, personal loans, savings and consumer hire.
- Ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory advice clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Confidence influencing and engaging stakeholders to achieve commercial and regulatory outcomes.
- Excellent commercial awareness with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Experience gained within financial services, either in-house or in private practice.
- Ability to balance legal risk with practical and commercial business needs.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative and proactive approach.
Additional information
Were always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, youll 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
- Company funded life assurance
- 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!
Were 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.
As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.
We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.
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