Senior Legal Counsel Insurance Solicitor

Who are we

Were a specialist employee benefits provider striving to create healthy happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group were on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

What will you be doing

What will you bring

Were looking for an experienced qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong insurance expertise to join us as a Senior Legal Counsel. This is a key role where youll be empowered to influence decision making lead on complex matters and support the business in delivering great outcomes.

What youll be doing
In this role you will be working closely with stakeholders across the organisation and leading on a wide range of legal activity.

You Will:
Provide expert advice across all areas of insurance including products policy wordings claims distribution underwriting and reinsurance.
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including broker agreements and supplier arrangements as required.
Support product development and strategic business initiatives.
Advise on regulatory frameworks (FCA/PRA).
Advise on data protection competition and emerging legal issues affecting the insurance sector.
Provide legal training to the business as well as review and maintain legal frameworks and policies.
Advise on and manage contentious legal matters.
Act as a trusted partner to all levels of stakeholder across the business.
Support and mentor more junior colleagues.

What were looking for

Essential:

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with proven strong experience within the insurance sector.
Strong understanding of FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.
Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Highly professional behaviour.
Significant experience in group risk insurance products and general insurance products.
Strong knowledge and technical understanding of insurance law and the group risk market including reinsurance.
Excellent verbal and written English.
Good organisation presentation and communication skills.

Why join us

At Unum weve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow and can see their ambitions coming to life.

As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.

If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process please send a request to .

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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