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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Crawley, West Sussex
Client:
Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location:
Crawley, West Sussex, 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 in substantial legal work. This is a chance to be part of a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
The role involves advising senior stakeholders, negotiating major contracts, and supporting functions from underwriting to claims and finance. The company promotes hybrid flexibility, ideally requiring presence once per week, but possibly once per month if travel is unsuitable.
Skills required:
* Proven Legal Experience: Experience as an in-house or private practice lawyer in 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 points for experience in Insurance distribution or listed company work.
* Stakeholder Management: Confident communication with senior leaders and ability to translate legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge across teams.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal and quasi-legal matters, driving strategy and 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 such as HMRC and other financial regulators.
* Maintaining legal registers and transaction records.
* Supporting broker activities, conducting legal research, and advising on regulatory issues, especially FCA, Gibraltar, and Guernsey financial regulations.
* Drafting policies, liaising on documentation, managing litigation records, and supporting risk management.
* Collaborating with 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 and/or private practice experience
* Strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments
* Negotiation skills for commercial contracts and outsourcing
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills
* Commercial awareness and risk management skills
* Experience mentoring or managing junior 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 continuous learner
Please note: this company cannot offer sponsorship.
For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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