UK MGA Legal Lead — Growth & Compliance

FJN Growth Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FJN Growth Solutions seeks a Head of Legal to lead and embed a best-in-class legal function across the UK MGA platform. You will align legal frameworks with group governance, UK regulation, and fair customer outcomes while enabling growth and reducing risk.

You will advise the UK CEO, Board and Executive Committee, embedding legal considerations in strategic decisions and major partnerships, while coordinating cross-border and governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience in insurance, MGA, or delegated authority environments.
• Proven ability to advise Boards and senior executives and manage senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of FCA framework, regulatory requirements and commercial contracting.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead legal strategy and governance for the UK MGA platform.
• Negotiate binding authority agreements and delegated underwriting arrangements.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to the Board and Executive Committee on major decisions.
• Lead commercial partnerships, risk management and regulatory advisory activities.
• Oversee data protection, contracts templates and governance controls.

Skills

Legal leadership

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Board advisory

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

FJN Growth Solutions seeks a Head of Legal to lead and embed a best-in-class legal function across the UK MGA platform. You will align legal frameworks with group governance, UK regulation, and fair customer outcomes while enabling growth and reducing risk.

You will advise the UK CEO, Board and Executive Committee, embedding legal considerations in strategic decisions and major partnerships, while coordinating cross-border and governance initiatives.