Legal Counsel
3 weeks ago
We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; They make us stand out, help us succeed. Ready to be part of the driving force behind First Centrals Legal operation?
As Senior Legal Counsel you'll ensure our legal operations run seamlessly day in, day out. Your primary focus will involve negotiating commercial contracts and handling broader corporate strategies, advising stakeholders at all levels across the Group on a spectrum of legal matters, from regulatory challenges to complex commercial agreements.
Your commercial and /or corporate expertise will be invaluable, as you’ll collaborate closely with key business units like Underwriting, Finance, Tax, and Claims, guiding decision-making.
Drafting a variety of agreements will be routine, alongside overseeing crucial legal registers and ensuring compliance with various regulatory bodies like FCA, Gibraltar Financial Services, and Guernsey Financial Services.
Ideally based in or close to Haywards Heath, West Sussex or Salford Quays Manchester, we work on a hybrid basis - a mixture of office based (say, 1 day a week or a couple of times a month) and working from home - but if you like to be in the office more, thats good with us too Live further afield, dont let put you off, we embrace remote working, all we ask you are happy to meet up with the team say once a month or every other?
got seasoned Legal experience, we're talking, extensive background in legal practice, ideally commercial or corporate work in the insurance or a regulated industry (ideally but not essential), whether in-house or private, with expertise as a qualified Lawyer in England and Wales or equivalent
commercial contract expertise, capability in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a diverse range of commercial contracts, including experience of Material Outsource agreements
exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, adept at addressing stakeholders at senior levels and managing upward effectively
a knack for translating complex issues into resolutions, so if problem-solving and risk assessment are part of your tool kit coupled with the ability to assess and advise on legal risks - we want you
Primary responsibility for advising all levels of stakeholder Group-wide on legal and quasi-legal matters and taking ownership of driving Group and team level strategy and particular projects.
Depth and breadth of expertise in commercial contracts and strong project management skills.
Work closely with key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax and Claims teams.
Primary responsibility for and managing the progress of and provision of advice in respect of challenges from regulatory or quasi-regulatory bodies such as HMRC and any non-UK financial services regulatory bodies.
Oversee the maintenance of the Group’s Contracts Register, Intellectual Property, Litigation Register, Legal Issues Register and day to day transaction records.
Conduct legal research and provide advice to the Group in a range of legal matters.
Advise on regulatory issues, particularly, FCA, Gibraltar Financial Services and Guernsey Financial servicers matters.
Review, draft, and lead negotiations of a range of commercial contracts, including Material Outsource agreements.
Advise upon matters of general company law and broader corporate/strategic matters.
Draft insurance policy wordings for motor and ancillary policies.
Draft company policies and procedures, and complete legal research to ensure they are in line with legislation from the relevant jurisdictions.
Manage and maintain the companies’ County Court decisions log, liaising with the Courts for updates and information and ensure the relevant documentation/filings are completed in respect of any litigation.
Engage with the relevant departments to manage risks related to CCJs and work to reduce impact to credit rating reports.
Work in conjunction with the Group General Counsel in dealing with legal and regulatory issues as required and deputise for the Group General Counsel by attending meetings from time to time as required.
Supervise, support and mentor more junior team members and work collaboratively across the business.
Experience of working as a lawyer in an in-house and / or private practice capacity, ideally with insurance experience over 6 years PQE
Ideally experience of working in the general insurance / financial services industry or in another relevant commercial setting (it's not essential)
Good knowledge of legal and corporate governance processes
Experience of working in a regulatory environment (it's not essential)
Ability to ‘manage up’ and deliver to stakeholders at most senior levels
Good IT and software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrable legal research skills
Resilient to challenge from senior levels whilst developing strong internal relationships at all levels
Ability to assess and advise upon legal risks
Companies Act, Data Protection Act, GDPR, FCA rules)
Solid understanding of risk management techniques
A flexible approach and positive attitude
Approachable and keen to help others
Strives to deliver performance targets and drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business
Join us and spearhead our legal initiatives, leveraging your seasoned expertise to navigate complex legal landscapes, drive strategic solutions, and foster impactful relationships. Together, let's shape the future of our Group's legal function
Simply Health Cash plan. Reclaim the cost of your eye tests, dental appts, physiotherapy and more
Flexible Bank Holidays
Eight flexible bank holidays; Electric Car Scheme
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Flexible Working
We’re flexible; most roles let you mix office and home working.
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