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Senior Legal Counsel - General Insurance Firm, Bournemouth
Client:
Arthur Recruitment
Location:
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Delighted to be recruiting for a leading General Insurance firm, who are seeking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel for their established, growing legal function. This role can be based either one day per week from the office, or fully remote to suit the candidate.
The role will report directly to the Group General Counsel and will play an integral role in shaping legal strategy, as well as assisting on key ad-hoc projects and business-wide initiatives.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:
* Advising and assisting on Group-wide legal and business projects.
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key commercial agreements, including Insurance (Distribution, TOBAs, Claims Handling) and Non-Insurance contracts (Licensing, SaaS, Supplier Agreements, outsourcing).
* Liaising with internal functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Operations.
* Assisting with regulatory queries and liaising with regulatory bodies like FCA, PRA on new regulatory changes affecting retail insurance.
* Drafting and reviewing policy wordings related to retail insurance, including motor and home.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum 5 years+ PQE from Private Practice and/or In-House within Insurance or Financial Services. England & Wales qualified or equivalent.
* Experience in the insurance industry, preferably within retail insurance.
* Experience drafting commercial contracts, both Insurance and Non-Insurance. Insurance Distribution experience is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of regulatory environment and experience liaising with regulators like PRA and FCA.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues to stakeholders.
The client offers a competitive salary and package, including fully remote working options.
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