Senior Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for their client, a fast-growing insurance business, in Swindon. This role involves providing legal advice on personal lines insurance, drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over five years of experience, strong knowledge of FCA regulations, and excellent communication skills. The position offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a strong understanding of FCA regulations.
• Experience in the insurance sector is required.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on personal lines insurance products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and policy documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and data privacy.
• Support corporate and commercial matters.

Skills

Strong understanding of FCA regulations

Exceptional drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

5+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Simmons & Hanbury

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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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. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role may include management responsibilities. The position can be based remotely with occasional travel to the office.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support, focusing on personal lines insurance products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, policy documents, and TOBAs.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and data privacy.
• Support broader corporate, commercial, IP, and data protection matters.
• Potential management responsibilities for the successful candidate.

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 in-house experience preferred.
• 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.

About Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm supporting global clients across finance, commerce, industry, and professional services. We provide services including executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, and HR. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need accommodations, please contact us.