Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing insurance business in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice on personal lines insurance products. The role involves drafting contracts and advising on regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience in the insurance sector and exceptional communication skills. The position offers remote working options with occasional office travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in the insurance sector is highly desirable.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on personal lines insurance products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and policy documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and data privacy issues.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Drafting and negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience

Job description

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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 offers the potential for management responsibilities. The role 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 the legal team on corporate, commercial, IP, and data protection matters.
5. Potential to assume 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.

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