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Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance Experience), Plymouth
Client: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Location: Plymouth, 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 in substantive legal work. Join a collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work influences business practices.
You will advise senior stakeholders, negotiate large contracts, and support various functions including underwriting, claims, and finance. The role offers flexibility, with a preference for once-weekly or once-monthly in-office presence depending on travel suitability.
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 similar sectors; bonus for insurance distribution or listed company experience.
* Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and translate legal jargon into practical advice.
* Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Enjoy developing and supporting junior team members.
Key responsibilities:
* Advise stakeholders on legal matters, drive strategic projects.
* Handle commercial contracts including SaaS, IT, licensing, data, IP, outsourcing, and loans.
* Collaborate with underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
* Draft various agreements and manage regulatory challenges.
* Maintain legal registers and transaction records.
* Support broker activities, conduct legal research, and advise on regulatory issues.
* Negotiate commercial contracts and advise on corporate matters.
* Draft policies, manage documentation, and oversee litigation processes.
* Engage with relevant departments to manage risks and support legal compliance.
* Mentor junior staff and collaborate across the business.
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 complex contracts, including outsourcing.
* Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
* Commercial awareness and risk management skills.
* Experience mentoring junior legal professionals.
Behaviours:
* Detail-oriented, organized, proactive.
* Positive, adaptable, approachable.
* Clear communicator, comfortable presenting complex information.
* Process-oriented with a growth mindset.
* Discreet, professional, and confidentiality-aware.
Please note: This company cannot offer sponsorship. For other roles, see Miryco's LinkedIn page.
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