Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing insurance business. This position involves providing expert legal advice, drafting contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, particularly in the insurance sector, and strong legal skills. The role is primarily remote with occasional office travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and data privacy.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Drafting and negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Legal Counsel, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

Simmons & Hanbury

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

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 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:

• Provide expert legal advice and support to the business, 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 to take on management responsibilities if desired by the applicant.

Experience requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
• Previous experience working in-house is preferred.
• Excellent 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 sourcing top talent globally, based in London. We serve prestigious clients across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services, offering executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR.

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact us. We welcome discussions about your needs to ensure a positive experience.