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Senior Legal Counsel - General Insurance Firm, Guildford
Client:
Arthur Recruitment
Location:
Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a leading General Insurance firm seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for their established, growing legal team. The role can be based either one day per week from the office or fully remote to suit the candidate.
The Senior Legal Counsel will report directly to the Group General Counsel and will be instrumental in shaping legal strategy, handling key projects, and supporting business initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising on Group-wide legal and business projects.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including Insurance (Distribution, TOBAs, Claims Handling) and Non-Insurance contracts (Licensing, SaaS, Supplier Agreements, outsourcing).
* Collaborating with internal teams such as Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Operations.
* Handling regulatory queries and liaising with bodies like FCA, PRA on regulatory changes affecting retail insurance.
* Drafting and reviewing policy wordings for retail insurance products like motor and home.
The ideal candidate will have:
* At least 5 years PQE from Private Practice or In-House within Insurance or Financial Services sectors. England & Wales qualified or equivalent.
* Experience in the insurance industry, preferably in retail insurance.
* Proven experience in drafting commercial contracts, both Insurance and Non-Insurance. Insurance Distribution experience is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of regulatory environment and experience liaising with regulators like PRA and FCA.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal issues to stakeholders.
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including fully remote working options.
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