Senior Commercial Technology Lawyer

We are the UK's leading Software-as-a-Service provider for general insurance. Founded in 2000, we have grown exponentially over the past 20 years. To date, more than 100,000 individuals, in over 40 countries, use Acturis solutions to power their business, and our platform manages over £15Bn worth of transactions every year. By working closely with brokers, insurers, and MGAs, we have helped to create and shape the insurance market of today.

We never stand still and we see this role as pivotal to our continued growth and success as we continue our expansion across the globe.

As a Senior Commercial Technology lawyer, you will provide the Acturis Group (including its European and North American entities in France, Denmark, Canada and the US) with commercial and technology related legal advice covering commercial contracts, IT/IP/AI data issues, data protection (including good understanding of GDPR) and new regulation along with general legal advice on legal matters which affect Acturis on a daily basis.

Your day to day will focus on managing particular sectors/subsidiaries within the group, working with CEOs of those Group entities to advise on legal matters and help shape commercial decisions.

This is a full time, permanent position based in our Hatton Garden office with 3 days of Hybrid working.

Responsibilities

Proactively supporting all business areas within Acturis, shared with a primary focus and responsibility for advising a subset of Group subsidiaries based in a particular region (with potential for additional group entities/territories), including by way of the following;

• Developing in-depth knowledge of business and relationships with senior stakeholders so as to advise on the legal implications (risk/mitigation) of all aspects of a rapidly expanding international business (e.g. in relation to enhancements to system offerings, AI and expansion into new territories)

• Structuring, negotiating, drafting, reviewing and advising on a broad range of commercial technology contracts including;

  o SaaS Agreements

  o Software Development, License and Maintenance Agreements

  o Integration/Interface/Data Transfer Agreements

  o Commercial terms and other legal documents received from customers and suppliers

• Advising on data issues (in particular in relation to GDPR, international expansion and AI) and general IP elements of service offerings

• Drafting new template documents for new service offerings

• Proactively planning, advising and implementing legal workflows and improvements to support and protect a growing international business and help build and maintain a best-in-class commercial function.

• Proactively following legal developments, updating the business and drafting/updating templates and policies to contemplate regulatory developments

• Working proactively, commercially and pragmatically in partnership with client areas to build a relationship of trust and confidence, to understand business and customer needs

• Working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment with a high volume of work requiring good matter management, prioritisation and communication skills.

• Providing contract/legal development training to business

• Reporting to, and supporting, the Group General Counsel

• Managing and providing mentorship to mid-level and junior members of the Legal team.

You will be a self-starter who shows initiative and takes pride in their work. As part of a team full of brilliant and motivated people, you'll share our passion for innovation and being a forward thinker.

• You will be a UK Qualified Lawyer with a strong academic background

• 6 - 8 years post qualification experience

• Strong private practice training contract gained at a City or reputable large regional law firm

• In-House experience required, with experience in a software or new technology company desirable but not essential

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with good attention to detail

• Relevant technical skills coupled with ability to work within a commercial environment in a business facing role

• Strong commercial acumen and the motivation to proactively contribute to the success of this innovative, ambitious and fast growing business

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders across all parts of the business

• Desire to work proactively as part of a dynamic legal team in a fast-paced environment with direct access to Board and senior decision makers.

You'll join a team of highly motivated and knowledgeable individuals, with a strong culture of collaboration and collegiality. From us, you will receive structured targets, regular feedback and quarterly performance reviews to support your continuous development. You'll follow a clearly defined career path that recognised your personal and professional achievements, alongside your contribution to the Company.

Alongside this:

• The opportunity to complete courses and qualifications that support your career goals, paid for by us.

• A flexible work environment including a mixture of nationwide client visits, office visits and working from home.

• Be eligible to participate in annual bonus and Company share incentive schemes depending on performance and seniority

• Benefit from private health insurance, disability and health insurance and a Company pension scheme

• Receive 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days with length of service.