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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Watford, Hertfordshire
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Miryco Consultants are supporting a high-performing and innovative General Insurance firm, which has huge growth plans. The role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to grow within the business.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel confident working across commercial and corporate matters, eager to engage with more than just the small print. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support areas from underwriting to claims to finance — no two days are the same.
This company values hybrid flexibility, requiring presence once per week, or once per month if travel isn't suitable.
Skills needed:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as an in-house or private practice lawyer in complex legal matters.
* Qualified & Practised: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a strong track record.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or similar sectors; bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Strong Stakeholder Management: Able to communicate effectively with senior leaders and translate legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters, driving strategy and projects.
* Handling commercial contracts including SaaS, IT, Licensing, Data, IP, outsourcing, and loans.
* Collaborating with underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
* Drafting agreements, managing regulatory challenges, maintaining legal registers.
* Supporting broker activities, conducting legal research, advising on regulatory issues (FCA, Gibraltar, Guernsey).
* Negotiating contracts, advising on company law, drafting policies, managing litigation and risks.
* Ensuring compliance and supporting the legal team’s development.
Experience, knowledge & skills:
* Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales (or equivalent)
* Approximately 5+ years PQE, with in-house or private practice experience
* Background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments
* Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication, research, and organization skills
* Commercial awareness and risk management skills
* Experience mentoring junior professionals
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive
* Positive, flexible, approachable
* Clear communicator, process-oriented, growth-minded
* Discreet, professional, committed to confidentiality
Please note: this company cannot offer sponsorship.
For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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