Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The candidate will provide expert legal advice on personal lines insurance, draft essential documents, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers remote working with occasional office visits. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with a strong background in insurance law and at least 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on insurance products.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and policy documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and data privacy.

Skills

Legal advice expertise

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

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:

1. Provide expert legal advice and support, focusing on personal lines insurance products.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, policy documents, and TOBAs.
3. Advise on regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and data privacy issues.
4. Support broader corporate, commercial, IP, and data protection matters.
5. Potentially take on management responsibilities, if desired.

Experience requirements:

1. Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
2. Experience in the insurance sector.
3. Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
4. Previous in-house experience is preferred.
5. 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

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