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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Stockport
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Stockport, 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. The role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to grow within the business.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel confident in commercial and corporate legal matters, eager to engage in substantive legal work. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion influences business decisions.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support functions from underwriting to claims and finance. The role offers flexibility, with a hybrid work model, ideally once a week, or once a month if travel isn't suitable.
Skills needed:
* 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 Knowledge: Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or related fields; bonus for distribution or listed company experience.
* Stakeholder Management: Confident in communicating with senior leaders and translating legal jargon.
* Coaching & Mentoring: Enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and leading strategic projects.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, IP, outsourcing, and loans.
* Working with teams like Underwriting, Finance, Tax, and Claims.
* Drafting agreements and managing regulatory challenges.
* Maintaining legal records and registers.
* Supporting broker activities and legal research.
* Advising on regulatory issues, including FCA and other financial regulators.
* Negotiating commercial contracts and advising on corporate law.
* Drafting policies, managing litigation, and liaising with courts.
* Supporting risk management related to County Court judgments.
* Collaborating with the Group General Counsel and mentoring junior staff.
Experience and skills required:
* Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales or equivalent.
* Approximately 5+ years PQE, with in-house or private practice experience.
* Background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments.
* Negotiation skills for commercial contracts and outsourcing.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Commercial awareness and risk management skills.
* 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 and professional with confidentiality.
* Growth mindset and continuous learner.
Please note: this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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