Senior Legal Counsel

LHH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Manchester seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead on complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice. You will drive negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior team members. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in insurance law and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in insurance law or financial services.
• Experience managing legal responses to regulatory authorities.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic legal advice on insurance law and regulatory matters.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to insurance and financial services.
• Collaborate with the legal team and mentor junior professionals.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Insurance law

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading insurance provider's collaborative legal team. This is a high-profile role where you’ll lead on complex legal matters, influence business decisions, and help shape the company’s approach to risk and regulation.

Are you a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in the insurance sector and a passion for strategic impact?

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering strategic legal advice across the business, with a focus on insurance law, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
• Leading negotiations and drafting agreements related to insurance distribution, underwriting, claims, and financial services.
• Managing legal responses to regulatory bodies including the FCA, HMRC, and other relevant authorities.
• Supporting broker and distribution activities, including consumer lending and County Court matters.
• Advising on company law and corporate governance.
• Collaborating closely with the Group General Counsel and deputising when required.
• Mentoring junior legal professionals and fostering knowledge-sharing across the team.

Flexible working

You can be based in the Manchester office with occasional in-person collaboration in the HQ (based in the South).

What you’ll bring

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with around 5+ years PQE.
• Strong background in insurance law, ideally gained in-house or in private practice within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and commercial contract law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring others.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re

• Detail oriented, organised, and proactive.
• Open minded, adaptable, and approachable.
• Skilled at presenting complex information clearly and confidently.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Discreet and professional in handling sensitive matters.

Why apply

If you're a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in insurance law and want to work on meaningful projects in a supportive, down-to-earth legal team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to explore this opportunity further.