Senior Legal Counsel - in House

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London seeks an experienced Senior In House Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will provide legal support to key business stakeholders and draft commercial contracts. You should be a qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE and experience in insurance or financial services. This role offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE required in a legal role.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated work preferred.
• In-house and/or private practice experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic support to business stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Commercial contracts negotiation

Risk management

Excellent technical skills

Strong commercial skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister)

Job description

OUR CLIENT

A market leading insurance company

THE ROLE

We have a new vacancy for a Senior In House Legal Counsel c 5+ PQE to join a well-established in-house legal department

The post holder will be responsible for providing legal and strategic support, advising key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax and Claims teams

The core work areas will include:-

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licence, data processing, IP, material outsourcing and loan agreements.

Risk management/financial services/FCA matters

General company law

Drafting company policies

Supervising and mentoring junior team members

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this role, you will be a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) in England & Wales (or equivalent) with c 5+ years PQE, with in-house and/or private practice experience

Applicants will ideally have a strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated work with excellent technical and commercial skills

The business offers hybrid working arrangements

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.