Legal Counsel

Kingsley Green Recruitment; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative organization in the insurance sector is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join their newly formed European legal team. This dynamic role involves advising on contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing contentious matters across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing team and contribute to harmonizing legal standards across regional teams.

Formación

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in insurance law.
• Strong understanding of European regulatory framework for insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on, negotiate, and draft various contracts.
• Manage and advise on contentious matters, including disputes.

Conocimientos

Insurance Law

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Educación

Qualified Solicitor

Descripción del empleo

Job Opportunity : Legal Counsel – European Team

Our client, a dynamic organisation in the insurance sector, is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join their newly created European legal team. This role reports to the European General Counsel and involves close collaboration with management and legal teams across over 20 countries.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advise on, negotiate, and draft various contracts, including terms of business and supplier agreements.
• Support the establishment of new entities and branches while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and advise on contentious matters, including employment and supplier disputes.
• Serve as a contact point for regulatory inquiries related to insurance intermediaries.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to implement new laws and regulations.
• Harmonise legal standards across regional teams and optimise legal operations.
• Oversee external counsel to ensure cost-effective legal advice.

Qualifications :

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in insurance law (in-house or private practice).
• Strong understanding of the European regulatory framework for insurance intermediaries.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.

If you are a commercially-minded lawyer looking to make a significant impact within a growing team, our client would love to hear from you!

If this has piqued your interest, please contact Dominic Pulsford.