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Job Description Senior Legal Counsel Global Risk & Health SectorLocation: West Yorkshire (Hybrid, with occasional travel to London)Type: Permanent | Full-TimeSalary: Competitive + Strong BenefitsA well known organisation is seeking a senior legal professional with deep experience in commercial contracts and insurance. This is a high impact role within a specialist legal team, supporting a business unit with a strong international footprint and a focus on regulated services and cross border distribution.The RoleThis position is ideal for a lawyer with a strong grounding in commercial contracts, particularly in relation to international insurance matters. Youll be advising on complex agreements and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on distribution, reinsurance, and corporate client arrangements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead legal support for international insurance distribution and related commercial activity.Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including third-party distribution, reinsurance, retrocession, and corporate client contracts for international health cover.Provide legal input into tenders and competitive processes, ensuring risk is well-managed and aligned with commercial goals.Act as a senior escalation point for complex legal queries.Monitor legal and regulatory developments across relevant jurisdictions and advise on their commercial impact.Support the business in maintaining compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements.What Youll BringQualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.Strong understanding of insurance distribution models and regulatory frameworks.Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in a regulated environment.Ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes and influence senior stakeholders.Familiarity with reinsurance and retrocession arrangements is highly desirable.A collaborative, pragmatic approach and strong commercial acumen.Why Join?This is a purpose-led organisation with a strong people culture and a commitment to wellbeing. The role comes with a wide range of benefits.