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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Chester
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Chester, 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 within the business.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel confident in commercial and corporate matters, eager to engage with more than just the small print. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
You’ll advise senior stakeholders, negotiate major contracts, and support areas from underwriting to claims to finance—no two days are the same.
This company values hybrid flexibility, ideally requiring presence once per week, but once per month if travel isn’t suitable.
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 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 business.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and driving group strategy.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data processing, IP, outsourcing, and loan agreements.
* Collaborating with various business units 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 including FCA and other financial regulators.
* Negotiating commercial contracts and advising on corporate legal matters.
* Drafting policies, managing documentation, and overseeing litigation processes.
* Managing risks related to CCJs and liaising with courts.
* Supporting 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 contracts.
* 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 and simply.
* Driven to improve processes and support growth.
* Discreet, professional, and confidentiality-conscious.
* Growth mindset and love for continuous learning.
Please note: This company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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