Senior Legal Counsel Insurance

Senior Legal Counsel InsuranceRemote Permanent £90,000- £110,000 per annumA Senior Legal Counsel with experience in insurance law is required to join an Insurance broker on a permanent basis.The successful Senior Legal Counsel Insurance will be able to benefit from flexible working arrangements and can be based out of offices in the South East or Manchester or work remotely making this a unique opportunity!As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be joining a close-knit small legal team that works seamlessly within the wider organisation. The successful Senior Legal Counsel will ideally have extensive experience working within insurance law either from Private Practice or working in-house. You will be the lead expert on non contentious insurance specific matters and have a background ideally from personal lines or commercial lines.As a Senior Legal Counsel, your role will include, but is not limited to;Working closely with key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax and Claims teamsDrafting and negotiating insurance specific contractsAdvising on delegated insurance arrangements and distribution dealsDrafting policies and advising on regulatory and insurance matters (FCA, other advisory/transactional work)Handling contractual complaints/incidentsManaging delegated TOBAsUnderstanding how insurance contracts work, including policy wording and navigating insurance documents/contractsManaging legal responses to regulatory bodies including the FCA, HMRC, Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, and Guernsey regulators.Supporting broker and distribution activities, including consumer lending and County Court matters.Advising on company law and broader corporate governance issues.Collaborating with the Group General Counsel and deputising when needed.Mentoring junior legal professionals and promoting knowledge-sharing across the businessAs the Senior Legal Counsel you will have;Experience of working within the insurance industry or working on behalf of an insurer specifically on non contentious insurance matters.Experience within insurance distributionBenefits:Flexible working (Remote working will be considered)15% Annual BonusPension Contribution26 days Annual LeavePrivate Health CoverLife InsuranceThis is a really exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a forward-thinking and expanding organisation or a Legal Counsel looking to take their next step up. If you have the necessary skills, ambition and experience for this role, please apply now.Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Chelsey Saxon at our Manchester office on 0161 834 1642 to find out more about this brilliant opportunity.

Created: 2025-10-11