Job Description

Description

The Legal Counsel (Contracts) will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Head of Legal in managing contractual matters across the UK insurance services business.

This role focuses on assisting with the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, ensuring compliance with UK laws and regulations, and supporting the smooth onboarding of clients and management of outsourcing arrangements. The role is ideal for an individual with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in developing expertise in contract law within the insurance and financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Support

Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of client and outsourcing contracts under the guidance of the Head of Legal.

Support contract negotiations by preparing summaries, highlighting key issues, and ensuring documentation reflects agreed terms.

Maintain and update contract templates, ensuring alignment with current UK legal standards and internal policies.

Track contract lifecycle milestones, including renewals, expirations, and required updates.

Client Onboarding & Outsourcing

Support the Head of Legal in onboarding new clients by preparing required contractual documents and coordinating with internal teams.

Assist in managing outsourcing contracts, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate contract records.

Legal Research & Risk Management

Conduct basic legal research on UK insurance and financial services regulations as they relate to contracts.

Identify potential legal risks and escalate them to the Head of Legal for resolution.

Assist in implementing strategies to mitigate contractual risks across the business.

Administrative & Organisational Support

Manage contract databases, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accessibility.

Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Support coordination between legal, compliance, and operational teams on contractual matters.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous experience in a legal support, paralegal, or contract administration role (preferably in insurance or financial services).
Strong understanding of UK contract law and basic knowledge of insurance sector regulations.
Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Law degree or paralegal qualification preferred.
Working knowledge of UK insurance and financial services regulatory framework is desirable.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems is an advantage
Experience working within or supporting entities operating in the Lloyd's of London insurance market is strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise across teams and with external stakeholders.
Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:Pioneering - we don't stand still Responsible - We do the right thing Inclusive - we all play a role Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of Empowering - we equip people to be their best

About PoloWorks

PoloWorks is the leading provider of UK-based support services to the insurance market. We have built a strong reputation as dedicated and dependable experts in our field. We pride ourselves on our ability to be flexible, responsive, and knowledgeable.
As a leading service support company and turnkey managing agency, our clients choose us because our staff not only have the expertise but also a profound affinity with their business challenges. Our mission is to support, inspire, and develop the insurers of today and tomorrow.


Our clients, whether digital start-ups or well-established organisations, rely on the PoloWorks team to develop and strengthen their businesses. Our clients' goals are our goals. As such we design and deliver bespoke solutions to their specific business challenges.

With offices located in both London and Cheltenham, PoloWorks is poised for ambitious growth, presenting thrilling opportunities for those who join us on the next phase of our journey. By becoming part of our team, successful candidates will be joining a business recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organisation, and honored with awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance.

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all PoloWorks colleagues that drive our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to do meaningful work and are recognised for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone.