Overview

Senior Legal Counsel – Insurance Law

Location: Manchester Based or Remote

Office attendance: Once per month

Flexible Working | Award-Winning Employer | Strategic Legal Role

A leading UK insurance group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. This is a pivotal role for an experienced legal professional with deep expertise in insurance law and regulatory compliance.

You’ll be advising across the business on complex legal matters, shaping strategy, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory alignment. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the company’s continued growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across insurance, regulatory, and commercial matters
• Lead negotiations and draft agreements across distribution, underwriting, claims, and financial services
• Manage regulatory interactions (FCA, HMRC, GFSC, etc.)
• Support broker and consumer lending activities
• Advise on corporate governance and company law
• Mentor junior legal professionals and deputise for the Group General Counsel

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister with 5+ years PQE
• Strong background in insurance law (in-house or private practice)
• Depth and breadth of expertise in commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licensing, data processing, IP, material outsourcing and loan agreements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset

Work Where You Work Best

• Choose between Remote or Manchester office-based working — with occasional travel to connect with the team.
• If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for insurance law and want to make a real impact in a supportive legal environment, let’s connect.

Salary/Benefits

• Bonus: 15%
• Flexible working 10-3 core hours
• Group Life Assurance x 4 salary
• Professional Subscriptions
• Discounts on car insurance (and soon home)
• Private Medical Cover through Bupa (Self, partner and children)
• Health Cash Plan
• Interest free loans (home improvement energy efficiency / Health and fitness equipment / Travel – season tickets)

How to Apply

Please apply below or contact Luqmaan Ayaz at Chadwick Nott for further details.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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