Senior Solicitor

Join AXA UK for the Senior Solicitor role within our UK Group Legal team. You’ll provide expert legal advice and support across Schemes and Delegated Authorities, ensuring that our legal, compliance, and commercial considerations are seamlessly integrated into our strategic decision‑making processes. You’ll have the opportunity to lead key projects, manage significant legal risks, and build strong relationships with senior management and external providers, all while ensuring AXA’s reputation and financial stability are safeguarded.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading relationship management within the Schemes and Delegated Authorities division, fostering collaboration and addressing legal challenges.
• Providing expert legal advice and drafting support to all levels of management, ensuring risks are managed and compliance is maintained.
• Supporting complex projects independently, supervising others, and ensuring efficient delivery of legal services.
• Managing external legal spend effectively, ensuring value for money by aligning matters with appropriate legal providers.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including senior directors and risk managers.
• Identifying and addressing legal risks in business proposals to protect AXA’s legal, financial, and reputational standing.
• Delivering legal training, reports, and guidance to ensure staff understand relevant legal matters and risks.
• Monitoring legal developments affecting AXA products and documentation, advising the business to manage emerging risks proactively.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with extensive PQE or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience supporting Schemes and Delegated Authority arrangements.
• Ability to advise senior management on strategy, major projects, and disputes with gravitas and expertise.
• Strong leadership, management, and coaching skills for junior professionals.
• Skilled in presenting complex legal information clearly and accurately.
• Technical expertise with commercial acumen and pragmatic decision‑making ability.
• Good understanding of AXA’s business strategy and objectives.
• Effective influencing, coaching, planning, and team collaboration skills.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance‑based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10× annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and do not discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For support, please send an email to martin.eels@axa-uk.co.uk.

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom