Senior Legal Counsel
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Role Description
This role involves being part of a smart, collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work helps shape how we do business.
Advising senior stakeholders on legal and quasi-legal matters
Negotiating big contracts
Supporting underwriting, claims, and finance
Primary responsibility for advising all levels of stakeholder Group-wide
Driving Group and team level strategy and particular projects
Expertise in commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licence, data processing, IP, material outsourcing, and loan agreements
Working closely with key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax, and Claims teams
Drafting a wide variety of agreements (both regulated and non-regulated)
Managing challenges from regulatory or quasi-regulatory bodies such as HMRC
Overseeing the maintenance of the Group’s Contracts Register, Intellectual Property, Litigation Register, and Legal Issues Register
Supporting broker and distribution ancillary activities including consumer lending and CCJs
Conducting legal research and providing advice on a range of legal matters
Advising on regulatory issues, particularly FCA, Gibraltar Financial Services, and Guernsey Financial Services matters
Reviewing, drafting, and leading negotiations of a range of commercial contracts
Advising on matters of general company law and broader corporate/strategic matters
Drafting company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation
Liaising with stakeholders for relevant documentation and maintaining an accessible filing system
Managing the companies’ County Court decisions log and liaising with the Courts
Engaging with relevant departments to manage risks related to CCJs
Working in conjunction with the Group General Counsel on legal and regulatory issues
Supervising, supporting, and mentoring junior team members
Handling bailiffs and communicating with relevant departments
Ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy
Qualifications
Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) in England & Wales (or equivalent)
Circa 5+ years PQE, ideally with in-house and/or private practice experience
Strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments
Confident negotiating commercial contracts including outsourcing
Excellent communication, research, and organisational skills
Strong commercial awareness and risk management mindset
Experience with mentoring or managing junior legal professionals
Requirements
Proven Legal Experience - worked as a lawyer in-house and/or in private practice
Qualified & Practised - a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a strong/provable track record
Insurance Industry Know-How - experience from Insurance, Financial Services, or another commercial setting
Strong Stakeholder Management - confident communicating with senior leaders
Coaching & Mentoring Skills - enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge
Benefits
Extraordinary working environment
Energetic, inspirational, and supportive workplaces
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