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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Belfast
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Belfast, 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 with significant growth plans. This role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to grow within the business.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel confident in handling commercial and corporate legal matters, eager to engage in substantive legal work. You will be part of a collaborative legal team where your opinions matter and your work influences business practices.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate major contracts, and support areas from underwriting to claims and finance, with varied daily tasks.
This company values hybrid working flexibility, requiring presence once a week, or once a month if travel is unsuitable.
Skills you’ll need:
* Proven Legal Experience: in-house or private practice, handling complex legal issues.
* Qualified & Practised: Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a strong track record.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or related fields, bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company work.
* Strong Stakeholder Management: ability 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.
* Expertise in commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data processing, IP, outsourcing, and loans.
* Collaborating with underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
* Drafting various agreements and managing regulatory challenges.
* Maintaining legal records and registers.
* Supporting broker activities, conducting legal research, and advising on regulatory issues.
* Negotiating commercial contracts and advising on corporate law and policies.
* Managing litigation and legal risks, liaising with courts and regulatory bodies.
* Mentoring junior team members and supporting cross-business collaboration.
Experience, knowledge & skills:
* Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) in England & Wales or equivalent.
* Approximately 5+ years PQE, with in-house or private practice experience.
* Strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments.
* Negotiation skills for commercial contracts, including outsourcing.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Commercial awareness and risk management mindset.
* Experience mentoring or managing junior legal professionals.
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Ability to present complex information clearly.
* Driven to improve processes and support growth.
* Discreet, professional, and confidentiality-conscious.
* Growth mindset and love for continuous learning.
Please note this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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