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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Chelmsford
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Chelmsford
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 with significant growth plans. The role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and embed within the business.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel confident in commercial and corporate legal matters, eager to engage with more than just routine legal work. 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 functions from underwriting to claims and finance. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, ideally once a week, but can be once a month if travel isn't feasible.
Skills required:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as an in-house or private practice lawyer, handling complex legal issues.
* 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.
* Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and translate legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing and supporting junior team members.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and driving legal strategy.
* Managing commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data processing, IP, outsourcing, and loan agreements.
* Collaborating with various business units like Underwriting, Finance, and Claims.
* Drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements.
* Handling regulatory challenges from bodies like HMRC and other financial regulators.
* Maintaining legal records and registers.
* Supporting broker and distribution activities, including consumer lending and CCJs.
* Conducting legal research and providing legal advice.
* Advising on regulatory issues, including FCA and other financial services regulators.
* Drafting policies, procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
* Managing litigation processes and liaising with courts.
* Supporting risk management related to CCJs and credit ratings.
* Collaborating with the Group General Counsel and mentoring junior staff.
Experience and skills:
* Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales or equivalent.
* Approximately 5+ years PQE, with in-house and/or private practice experience.
* Strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments.
* Negotiation skills for complex contracts, including outsourcing.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Commercial awareness and risk management skills.
* Experience mentoring or managing junior legal staff.
Behaviors:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Ability to present complex information clearly.
* Motivated to improve processes and support growth.
* Discreet and professional with confidential information.
* Growth mindset and continuous learner.
Please note, this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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