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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Exeter
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Exeter, 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 across commercial and corporate matters, interested in engaging beyond just legal details. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
You’ll advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support functions from underwriting to claims to finance—no two days are the same.
This company values hybrid flexibility, ideally requiring presence once per week, but flexible to once per month if travel isn't suitable.
Skills needed:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as an in-house or private practice lawyer in complex legal matters.
* Qualified & Practised: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a strong track record.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or related sectors; bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company work.
* Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders and translate legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge across the team.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and driving legal strategy.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data, IP, outsourcing, and loans.
* Collaborating with underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
* Drafting agreements and managing regulatory challenges from bodies like HMRC and other financial regulators.
* Maintaining legal registers and transaction records.
* Supporting broker activities, conducting legal research, and advising on regulatory issues, especially FCA and other financial regulators.
* Negotiating commercial contracts, advising on corporate law, and drafting policies.
* Managing litigation, liaising with courts, and supporting risk management related to CCJs.
* Collaborating with the Group General Counsel and mentoring junior team members.
* Handling legal aspects of bailiffs and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.
Experience, knowledge & skills:
* 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 sectors.
* Strong 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 staff.
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Ability to present complex information clearly.
* Supportive of process improvements and business growth.
* Discreet, professional, and confidential.
* Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning.
Please note, this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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