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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
In-House Legal Counsel – Automotive Europe
Location: United Kingdom | Flexible and hybrid working available
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to our Automotive business across Europe. You’ll support teams in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, helping the business grow while managing legal and regulatory risk.
This is a varied role with an initial focus on the UK automotive market, including extended warranty, insurance and service contract products. You’ll also support the expansion of automotive products and distribution across Europe, working closely with Sales, Operations, Compliance, Privacy, Product and Supply Chain colleagues.
You’ll advise on commercial contracts, distribution arrangements, product development, disputes, legislative change and wider legal matters across the Assurant Europe business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving problems and making legal advice clear and actionable.
What You’ll Do
You’ll provide clear legal advice that enables growth and supports informed decision-making across the business. This includes identifying legal risks, recommending practical options and helping stakeholders navigate local regulatory requirements.
You’ll draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on contract interpretation and support strategic projects across multiple European markets.
What You’ll Bring
What We Offer
Our Values and Commitment to Inclusion
At Assurant, our values of Common Sense, Common Decency, Uncommon Thinking and Uncommon Results guide how we work. We believe diverse perspectives help us innovate, better serve our clients and create an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
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