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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Wakefield
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Wakefield, 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, which has huge 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 working on commercial and corporate matters, eager to engage in substantial legal work. This is a chance to be part of a smart, collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business operations.
You’ll advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support areas from underwriting to claims and finance — no two days are the same.
This company emphasizes hybrid flexibility, requiring presence ideally once per week, or once per month if travel is not feasible.
Skills needed:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as in-house or private practice lawyer, confident handling complex legal issues.
* Qualified & Practised: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a strong record and real-world legal expertise.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or similar sectors; bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Strong Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders and translate legal jargon into actionable advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing others, supporting juniors, and sharing knowledge across the team.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal and quasi-legal matters, and leading related strategies and projects.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licensing, Data Processing, IP, Outsourcing, and Loan Agreements.
* Collaborating with teams in Underwriting, Finance, Tax, and Claims.
* Drafting various agreements, managing regulatory challenges, maintaining legal registers, supporting distribution activities, conducting legal research, and advising on regulatory issues including FCA and other financial authorities.
* Negotiating contracts, advising on corporate law, drafting policies, managing litigation and risk, and liaising with external parties.
* Mentoring junior team members and supporting overall legal compliance and risk management.
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.
* Experience negotiating contracts, mentoring, and managing legal risks.
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Ability to present complex information clearly.
* Growth-oriented, discreet, professional.
* Enthusiastic about continuous learning.
Please note that this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, visit Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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