Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Office in London

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join an international insurance organisation in a fully remote capacity. You will draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, give regulatory and commercial advice, and support strategic initiatives while advising senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with a strong background in commercial contracts, ideally within insurance or a regulated financial services environment, able to work

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong experience drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial agreements.
• Experience in insurance or regulated financial services is highly desirable.
• Commercially minded lawyer who can provide pragmatic guidance to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including distribution, introducer, IT and outsourcing contracts.
• Provide legal advice on insurance, regulatory and commercial matters across the business.
• Support strategic initiatives and projects with practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Advise senior management on legal risks and business decisions.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Insurance regulatory experience

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Job description

• Fully remote Legal Counsel role with a broad remit
• Take on a broad remit with great responsibility and autonomy

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international insurance organisation operating across multiple global markets. With a strong reputation in a highly regulated sector, the organisation combines commercial growth with a customer-focused approach, offering lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, business-critical matters within a collaborative and expanding in-house legal team.

Job Description

The role of Legal Counsel will include the following responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, introducer, IT and outsourcing contracts.
• Provide legal advice on insurance, regulatory and commercial matters across the business.
• Support strategic initiatives and new projects with practical, commercially focused legal guidance.
• Advise stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, on legal risks and business decisions.
• Review and maintain legal and regulatory documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and assist with disputes and claims when required.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help assess their impact on the business.

The Successful Applicant

Suitable candidates for for the role of Legal Counsel will have the following qualifications / experience:

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, with experience drafting, negotiating and advising on complex business agreements.
• Experience gained within the insurance sector or another regulated financial services environment is highly desirable.
• Commercially minded lawyer who can provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Confident operating autonomously while managing a broad and varied workload across commercial, regulatory and strategic matters.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders across the business.

What's on Offer

• A competitive base salary + benefits.
• Option to work Remotely, with offices in London.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.