In House Legal Counsel - Insurance

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; England; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading insurance company is seeking a Senior In House Legal Counsel with over 5 years of PQE. The role involves providing strategic legal support and advising key stakeholders on various matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in the insurance or financial services sector, with strong skills in risk management and contract negotiation. This position offers the option for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with in-house and/or private practice experience.
• Strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated work.
• Excellent technical and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic support to key business stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage risk and financial services matters.
• Draft company policies.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Company law

Mentoring

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

OUR CLIENT

A market leading insurance company

The Role

We have a new vacancy for a Senior In House Legal Counsel c 5+ PQE to join a well-established in-house legal department

The post holder will be responsible for providing legal and strategic support, advising key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax and Claims teams

The core work areas will include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licence, data processing, IP, material outsourcing and loan agreements.
• Risk management/financial services/FCA matters
• General company law
• Drafting company policies
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will be a Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent) with c 5+ years PQE, with in-house and/or private practice experience

Applicants will ideally have a strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated work with excellent technical and commercial skills

The business offers remote working arrangements

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.