Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing insurance business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves providing legal advice on personal lines insurance and requires 5+ years of experience. The position offers remote work opportunities with occasional office travel. Strong drafting and regulatory knowledge are essential. Join a close-knit team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Previous experience in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on personal lines insurance products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and policy documents.
• Advise on consumer protection and data privacy issues.

Skills

Expert legal advice in insurance

Contract drafting and negotiation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing insurance business, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The role will be part of a high-performing, close-knit team involved in a wide range of legal work. The position reports to the General Counsel and may include management responsibilities. The role can be based remotely with occasional travel to the office.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and support to the business, focusing on personal lines insurance products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, policy documents, and TOBAs.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and data privacy issues.
• Support broader corporate, commercial, IP, and data protection matters.
• Potential to assume management responsibilities, if desired by the successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
• Ideally, experience working in an in-house environment.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from us, your application was unsuccessful. If your profile matches other opportunities, a consultant will contact you.

About Simmons & Hanbury:

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm sourcing top talent globally. Based in London, we serve clients across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services, offering executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR.

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