Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing insurance business in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves providing expert legal advice on personal lines insurance, drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the insurance sector. The position allows for remote work with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support to the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for personal lines insurance.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and data privacy issues.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing insurance business, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The role offers the opportunity to 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. It can be based remotely with only occasional travel to the office.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal advice and support to the business, 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. Potential to take on management responsibilities, if desired by the successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

1. Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
2. Previous experience in the insurance sector.
3. Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
4. Ideally, experience working in an in-house environment.
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.

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