Legal Counsel - Peterborough, United Kingdom - GerrardWhite

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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A leading organisation are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their exceptional team of In-House Lawyers. Ideally to be located close to Peterborough, but with remote working options.
An interim position, with
an immediate start, with the possibility of a permanent role thereafter.

The successful Senior Legal Counsel will provide commercially pragmatic legal advice and assistance to the group of companies, while minimising risk.


Duties will include:

  • You will work autonomously with mínimal supervision whilst ensuring risks/issues are escalated to Head of Legal and senior management team.
  • Supervising, coaching and mentoring of junior staff
  • Advising on strategically important matters
  • Reviewing, updating, drafting and advising on contracts, claims handling agreements, software agreements etc.
  • Providing advice on FSMA and FCA regulatory requirements
  • Dealing with contentious matters and and when required, including drafting letters before action, settlement agreements and attending court or tribunal hearings
  • Assist with ensuring Group compliance with FCA, ICO and other regulatory requirements
The successful Senior Legal Counsel will offer the following background/skillset:

  • Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive, with at least 5 years PQE
    (permitted to practice in England and Wales):
  • Ideally insurance industry experience (not essential) with experience of dealing with insurance contracts for general insurance brokers and/or UK insurers
  • Several years of relevant legal practice gained in a leading law firm and/or fast paced, commercial inhouse environment
  • Strong IT skills
  • A keen team player
  • Solid technical skills
  • A high level of written and verbal communication skills

This role will fall inside IR35.

Remote working is a possibility, however it will be expected that you may be expected to travel to meetings (generally in Peterborough) on occasion.

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