Who are we? We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
Role Summary
Senior Legal Counsel – Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong insurance expertise. This key role empowers you to influence decision‑making, lead on complex matters and support the business in delivering great outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice across all areas of insurance including products, policy wordings, claims, distribution, underwriting and reinsurance.
* Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including broker agreements and supplier arrangements as required.
* Support product development and strategic business initiatives.
* Advise on regulatory frameworks (FCA/PRA).
* Advise on data protection, competition and emerging legal issues affecting the insurance sector.
* Provide legal training to the business as well as review and maintain legal frameworks and policies.
* Advise on and manage contentious legal matters.
* Act as a trusted partner to all levels of stakeholder across the business.
* Support and mentor more junior colleagues.
Qualifications
* Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with proven, strong experience within the insurance sector.
* Strong understanding of FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.
* Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
* Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Highly professional behaviour.
* Significant experience in group risk insurance products and general insurance products.
* Strong knowledge and technical understanding of insurance law and the group risk market including reinsurance.
* Excellent verbal and written English.
* Good organisation, presentation and communication skills.
EEO and Accessibility Statement
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.
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