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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Stevenage
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Stevenage
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, eager to engage in substantive legal work. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters, and your work influences business operations.
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 emphasizes hybrid flexibility, ideally once per week, but once per month if travel isn't suitable.
Skills required:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as a lawyer in-house or in private practice, handling complex legal issues.
* Qualified & Practised: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a solid track record.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or related sectors; bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Stakeholder Management: Confident communication with senior leaders, translating legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge across the team.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal and quasi-legal matters, leading strategy and projects.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data processing, IP, outsourcing, and loan agreements.
* Collaborating with teams like Underwriting, Finance, Tax, and Claims.
* 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 and advising on company law and strategic matters.
* Drafting policies, liaising with stakeholders, and managing litigation documentation.
* Managing risks related to CCJs and liaising with courts.
* Supporting the Group General Counsel and mentoring junior team members.
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 commercial contracts, including 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, professional, and confidentiality-conscious.
* Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning.
Please note: this company cannot offer sponsorship.
For other roles, visit Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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