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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Brighton
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Brighton, 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. This is a chance to be part of a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support functions from underwriting to claims and finance. The role offers hybrid flexibility, requiring ideally one day per week in the office, but possibly once per month if travel is unsuitable.
Skills required:
* Proven Legal Experience: experience as an in-house or private practice lawyer handling complex legal issues.
* Qualified & Practised: qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a strong track record.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or related fields; bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Stakeholder Management: confident in communicating with senior leaders and translating legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: enjoy developing team members and sharing knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and leading strategic projects.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data processing, IP, outsourcing, and loans.
* Collaborating with underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
* Drafting various agreements and managing regulatory challenges from bodies like HMRC and other financial regulators.
* Maintaining legal registers and records.
* Supporting broker activities, legal research, regulatory advice, and contract negotiations.
* Providing legal guidance on company law, policies, and procedures.
* Managing litigation records and liaising with courts.
* Supporting risk management related to CCJs and liaising with relevant departments.
* Deputising for the Group General Counsel and mentoring junior staff.
Experience, knowledge & skills:
* Qualified Lawyer 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 outsourcing and commercial contracts.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Risk-aware with commercial acumen.
* Experience mentoring junior legal staff.
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Capable of presenting complex information clearly.
* Process-driven with a growth mindset.
* Discreet and professional with confidential info.
* Enthusiastic about continuous learning.
Please note: this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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