Senior Legal Counsel

Astral Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support on UK and European insurance contracts, regulatory issues, and data protection queries. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to high-quality legal work within a supportive environment. With a minimum of 5 years PQE, this position offers the opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters while ensuring compliance and advising on critical issues. If you are passionate about legal excellence and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in legal counsel with experience in insurance law.
• Experience in both in-house and private practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various legal contracts and agreements.
• Advise on data protection and assist in developing advisory frameworks.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Regulatory Compliance

Data Protection Law

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (JOB-042025-276758) London, England

Astral Legal has partnered with a worldwide insurance company, a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance in London.

They are seeking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel and Head of Legal with UK and European insurance contracts, regulatory issues, and data protection legal queries. This role offers a variety of high-quality generalist work within a small team.

The ideal candidate will provide support and advice to senior business stakeholders, underwriters, and legal and compliance colleagues on a range of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stay updated on emerging law and regulation in insurance and financial services, as well as other areas.
2. Draft and negotiate contracts including distribution framework agreements, agreements with brokers, commercial services agreements, data transfer agreements, binding authority agreements with managing agents, vendor agreements, and other service agreements.
3. Provide legal advice on data protection issues and serve as a key adviser to the Global Data Protection Officer.
4. Assist in developing a data protection advisory framework.
5. Support on various insurance, reinsurance, and corporate legal matters as needed.
6. Conduct legal and regulatory research to ensure compliance across UK and European jurisdictions.
7. Advise internal stakeholders such as underwriting, claims, finance, and operations.
8. Prepare materials for management and Board of Directors meetings.
9. Draft and revise corporate policies and procedures, and assist with training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years PQE, with experience from both in-house and private practice considered.

Please contact me for immediate consideration:

• Name: [Your Name]
• Email: [Your Email]
• Phone: [Your Phone with country code]
• CV / Resume: Yes, I am currently eligible to work in the country I am applying to. No, I am not currently eligible.