Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Bolton. The role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance in personal lines insurance. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with over 5 years of experience. This position can be remote with occasional office travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in legal positions.
• Previous experience in the insurance sector is required.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice 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.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Communication

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Simmons & Hanbury

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Our client

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 the legal team on corporate, commercial, IP, and data protection matters.
• Potential management responsibilities for interested candidates.

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.
• Experience working in an in-house environment is preferred.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Note: Due to high application volume, if you haven't heard back, 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 prestigious clients across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services, offering executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us. We welcome discussions to support a positive candidate experience.