We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company using smart data and technology to deliver great value and excellent service to over 1.4 million customers. Our rapid growth is matched by our commitment to our people - we were named Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024.

Are you an experienced legal professional with deep expertise in insurance law?

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our collaborative legal team and take the lead on complex legal matters across the insurance landscape. This is a high-impact role where your specialist knowledge will help shape how we operate, manage risk, and stay ahead of regulatory developments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing strategic legal advice across the Group, with a focus on insurance law, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
• Leading negotiations and drafting agreements related to insurance distribution, underwriting, claims, and financial services.
• Managing 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 business.

We offer flexible working options:

You can be based near Haywards Heath and join us in the office once a week, or work remotely with occasional visits to connect with the team.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with circa 5+ years PQE.
• Proven experience in insurance law, ideally gained in-house or in private practice within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and commercial contract law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and approachable.
• Able to present complex information clearly and confidently.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.

If you're a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in insurance law, and you want to work on meaningful projects in a supportive, down-to-earth legal team - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s talk.