Senior Legal Counsel
Are you a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in the insurance sector and a passion for strategic impact?
A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. This is a high-profile role where you’ll lead on complex legal matters, influence business decisions, and help shape the company’s approach to risk and regulation.
What you’ll be doing:
* Delivering strategic legal advice across the business, with a focus on insurance law, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
* Leading negotiations and drafting agreements related to insurance distribution, underwriting, claims, and financial services.
* Managing legal responses to regulatory bodies including the FCA, HMRC, and other relevant authorities.
* Supporting broker and distribution activities, including consumer lending and County Court matters.
* Advising on company law and corporate governance.
* Collaborating closely with the Group General Counsel and deputising when required.
* Mentoring junior legal professionals and fostering knowledge-sharing across the team.
Flexible working options:
You can be based in the Manchester office with occasional in-person collaboration in the HQ (based in the South).
What you’ll bring:
* Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with around 5+ years PQE.
* Strong background in insurance law, ideally gained in-house or in private practice within the insurance or financial services sector.
* Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and commercial contract law.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring others.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
* Detail oriented, organised, and proactive.
* Open minded, adaptable, and approachable.
* Skilled at presenting complex information clearly and confidently.
* Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
* Discreet and professional in handling sensitive matters.
Why apply?
If you're a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in insurance law and want to work on meaningful projects in a supportive, down to earth legal team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to explore this opportunity further.