Join a leading international insurer in a broad in-house legal role combining insurance regulatory advice, commercial contracts and strategic business support. Working remotely, you'll advise on insurance-specific legal matters, negotiate key commercial agreements and partner closely with senior stakeholders across a growing global organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international insurance organisation operating across multiple global markets. With a strong reputation in a highly regulated sector, the organisation combines commercial growth with a customer-focused approach, offering lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, business-critical matters within a collaborative and expanding in-house legal team.

Description

The role of Legal Counsel will include the following responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, introducer, IT and outsourcing contracts.
• Provide legal advice on insurance, regulatory and commercial matters across the business.
• Support strategic initiatives and new projects with practical, commercially focused legal guidance.
• Advise stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, on legal risks and business decisions.
• Review and maintain legal and regulatory documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and assist with disputes and claims when required.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help assess their impact on the business.

Profile

Suitable candidates for for the role of Legal Counsel will have the following qualifications / experience:

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, with experience drafting, negotiating and advising on complex business agreements.
• Experience gained within the insurance sector or another regulated financial services environment is highly desirable.
• Commercially minded lawyer who can provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Confident operating autonomously while managing a broad and varied workload across commercial, regulatory and strategic matters.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders across the business.

Job Offer

A competitive base salary + benefits.

Option to work Remotely, with offices in London.

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