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Senior Legal Counsel - General Insurance Firm, Hemel Hempstead
Client:
Arthur Recruitment
Location:
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a leading General Insurance firm seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for their established, growing legal team. The role can be based one day per week in the office or fully remote, depending on the candidate's preference.
The Senior Legal Counsel will report directly to the Group General Counsel and will play a key role in shaping legal strategy, supporting ad-hoc projects, and business-wide initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising on group-wide legal and business projects.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including insurance (distribution, TOBAs, claims handling) and non-insurance contracts (licensing, SaaS, supplier agreements, outsourcing).
* Collaborating with internal teams such as Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Operations.
* Handling regulatory queries and liaising with bodies like FCA and PRA on regulatory changes affecting retail insurance.
* Drafting and reviewing policy wordings for retail insurance sectors, including motor and home insurance.
The ideal candidate will have:
* At least 5 years of PQE, from private practice or in-house within insurance or financial services, qualified in England & Wales or equivalent.
* Experience in the insurance industry, especially within retail insurance.
* Proven experience drafting commercial contracts, both insurance and non-insurance; insurance distribution experience is a plus.
* Strong understanding of regulatory environments and experience liaising with regulators like PRA and FCA.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal issues to stakeholders.
The client offers an attractive salary and package, with the option for fully remote work.
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