Laura Allen
About Laura Allen
Laura Allen serves as the Head of Legal for Operations, Technology, Digital, Data, and Intellectual Property at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse legal background, having worked in various roles across multiple prestigious firms and organizations, including Eversheds Sutherland and Simmons & Simmons.
Current Role at Legal & General
Laura Allen serves as the Head of Legal (Ops, Tech, Digital, Data & IP) at Legal & General. She has held this position since 2022 and operates in a hybrid work environment in London, England. In her current role, she oversees legal matters related to operations, technology, digital initiatives, data management, and intellectual property.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Laura Allen worked at Legal & General as Group Legal Counsel (Digital) from 2020 to 2022. She has also held various legal positions including Associate at Simmons & Simmons from 2017 to 2020, Associate at Eversheds Sutherland from 2015 to 2016, and Associate at DWF from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier roles include a Trainee position at Eversheds Sutherland from 2013 to 2014 and a Legal Secondee role at CNA Hardy in 2015.
Internship Experience
Laura Allen gained valuable experience through internships at Global Law Office and Clyde & Co LLP in 2011. She interned at Global Law Office for three months in Shanghai, China, and at Clyde & Co LLP for one month, also in Shanghai. These internships provided her with foundational legal skills and insights into international legal practices.
Education and Qualifications
Laura Allen studied Law and Politics at The University of Manchester from 2007 to 2010, achieving a 2.1 degree. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, where she completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2012 to 2014. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal theory and practice.
Research Experience
In 2012, Laura Allen worked as a Researcher for Liam Byrne MP for three months in London. This role involved conducting research and providing support related to public relations and policy matters, contributing to her understanding of the intersection between law and public policy.