In House Legal Counsel - Insurance

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

Job summary

A market leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Senior In House Legal Counsel with c 5+ PQE. The candidate will provide legal support to various departments, draft commercial contracts, and manage risk in financial services. A strong background in insurance and excellent technical skills are essential. The role offers remote working arrangements.

Qualifications

• c 5+ years PQE, with in-house and/or private practice experience.
• Excellent technical and commercial skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic support to key business stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including SAAS and IT agreements.
• Risk management and financial services matters.

Skills

Strong technical and commercial skills

Experience in insurance

Knowledge of financial services

Contract drafting and negotiation

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.