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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Nottingham
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Nottingham, 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 substantive legal work. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business operations.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support areas from underwriting to claims to finance—no two days are the same.
This company promotes hybrid flexibility, ideally requiring presence once per week, or once per month if travel is unsuitable.
Skills needed:
* 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 strong track record.
* Insurance Industry Know-How: Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or related fields; bonus points for Insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Strong Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and translate legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge across the team.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising stakeholders on legal matters and leading strategic 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 legal challenges from regulatory bodies.
* Maintaining legal records and registers.
* Supporting broker activities and legal research.
* Advising on regulatory issues, including FCA and other financial regulators.
* Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and policies.
* Managing litigation and legal risks, including CCJs.
* Mentoring junior team members and supporting cross-department collaboration.
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.
* Negotiation skills for commercial contracts, including outsourcing.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Commercial awareness and risk management capabilities.
* Experience mentoring junior legal staff.
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, flexible, approachable.
* Ability to present complex information clearly.
* Growth-oriented and process-driven.
* Discreet, professional, and confidentiality-minded.
* Continuous learner with a growth mindset.
Please note: this company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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