Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, based in Leeds with options for remote work. This role involves providing expert legal advice in personal lines insurance, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with over 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, preferably from the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support in personal lines insurance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and policy documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and data privacy issues.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Simmons & Hanbury

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 involves a wide range of legal work within a high-performing, close-knit team. The position reports to the General Counsel and may include management responsibilities. It can be based remotely with occasional travel to the office.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and support, 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 management responsibilities for the successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
• In-house experience 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 supporting clients globally, based in London. We serve financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services, offering executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments for applicants.