Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing insurance firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support on personal lines insurance products. The role involves drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting corporate matters. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 5 years of experience, particularly in the insurance sector. This position offers flexibility with remote working options and occasional office travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Previous experience in 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 protection.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy issues

Excellent communication

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:

• 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 successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and insurance distribution rules.
• Ideally, experience working in an in-house environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back, your application may be 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 for clients across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services. Based in the City of London, we offer services including executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and welcome any reasonable adjustments needed for your application.