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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Guildford
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Guildford, 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 with more than just routine legal issues. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate major contracts, and support functions from underwriting to claims and finance. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working, ideally once per week, but once per month if travel is not suitable.
Skills required:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as a lawyer in-house or in private practice handling 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 for Insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and translate legal advice into practical terms.
* Coaching & Mentoring: Enjoy developing team members and sharing knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and driving strategic projects.
* Handling commercial contracts, including SaaS, IT, licensing, data processing, IP, outsourcing, and loan agreements.
* Collaborating with underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
* Drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements.
* Managing regulatory challenges from bodies like HMRC and other financial regulators.
* Maintaining legal registers and transaction records.
* Supporting broker and distribution activities.
* Conducting legal research and providing advice on regulatory issues, including FCA and other financial authorities.
* Drafting policies, managing litigation, and liaising with external parties.
* Mentoring junior team members and supporting cross-departmental collaboration.
Additional requirements:
* Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales or equivalent.
* Approximately 5+ years PQE, with in-house or private practice experience.
* Strong background in regulated environments like insurance or financial services.
* Negotiation skills for commercial contracts and outsourcing.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Risk management awareness and mentoring experience.
Behaviors:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Ability to present complex information clearly.
* Growth mindset and continuous learner.
Please note this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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