Senior Legal Counsel - Insurance - In House

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London seeks a Senior In House Legal Counsel with over 5 years of PQE. In this role, you will provide legal and strategic support, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, and supervise junior colleagues. A strong background in insurance and financial services is preferred. The position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with c 5+ years PQE in insurance or regulated sectors.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts.
• Strong technical and commercial skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to business stakeholders.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Insurance background

Financial services knowledge

Commercial contract negotiation

Technical skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) in England & Wales

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.