Senior Solicitor and Business Partner

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OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Solicitor and Business Partner role at Just Group plc.Location: London – Hybrid (min 50% office based). Date Posted: 30/09/2025. Job Type: Full time.Apply now for a role supporting the Group General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team to achieve strategic objectives from a legal perspective.About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solicitor and Business Partner to join Just Group, supporting the Group General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team in achieving our strategic objectives by collaborating with senior leaders and managers to provide a first-class commercial and legal service.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide autonomous high calibre legal support and expertise to the businesses and group functions within the Just Group, including legal advice, drafting, negotiating, influencing and support on complex transactional matters and contracts.Assist with management and timely delivery of project related activity.Raise awareness of legal risk management issues and ensure internal controls are applied to identify, manage and mitigate legal risk.Provide high calibre, solution-focused legal support to all business and functional stakeholders across Just Group activities.Manage, advise upon, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements to meet business needs.Assist in managing external law firms for specific projects/instructions and ensure cost-effective, solution-focused advice.Assist in developing the businesses’ legal precedent library and practice notes.Collaborate with the Legal Team to promote cooperation and teamwork.Skills And ExperienceQualified Solicitor or Barrister.Post-qualification experience in the financial services sector.Experience advising on regulatory, life insurance, consumer insurance, data protection, IT/property/mortgages, financing, securitisation, commercial contracts and distribution arrangements (desirable but not essential).Ability to remain confident and adaptable in difficult circumstances.Problem solver and skilled communicator.Company BenefitsCompetitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance.25 days annual leave plus an additional day on your birthday.Private medical cover and income protection.Bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance.Opportunity to progress within your career.Headspace app access, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and on-site health support.Employee benefits portal with additional options.Other purchase options available for you and your loved ones.Why Just?At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a difference. We are ambitious, curious and collaborative, with decisions centred on delivering the best outcomes for our customers. We are committed to sustainability and DEIB initiatives and targets.Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.Apply NowSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionLegal #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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