In House Legal Counsel - Insurance
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd Jones
- Location
- England, Surrey
- Salary
- £Excellent and benefits
- Closing date
- 28 Sep 2018
- Reference
- 67827
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- Practice area
- Company and commercial, Financial and investment services, Regulatory
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Legal counsel
- Sector
- In-house
Job Details
THE COMPANY
A prestigious and award winning international insurance company which nurtures and invests in talent.
THE ROLE
The Legal Team is currently seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with c 3-4pqe to join as an in-house Legal Counsel.
The role will involve providing legal representation for the company in negotiations with customers, suppliers and business partners, assisting with relationship management.
You will also be involved in liaising with external legal counsel and implementing their advice.
Your role will include raising the level of awareness and understanding in the business of legal issues, risks and mitigation, including contract management.
ABOUT YOU
A lawyer with c 4pqe you will have strong communication skills, enabling you to act as a trusted adviser and business partner, who will play a full role in intra-departmental activities
Ideally, you will have experience of general insurance work, either in a law firm or in-house with an insurance company, although individuals with a strong regulatory background will also be considered.
You will be involved in handling issues on terms of business, policy documentation, distribution and affinity agreements, outsourcing and services agreements, panels, pools, brokers, agents, reinsurance, novations and commutations.
You will need good day to day knowledge of Financial Services regulatory bodies and practices including ICOBS, PERGS, introducer appointed representatives and financial promotions.
Some knowledge of other regulatory/compliance aspects e.g. passporting, FSCS, FOS, Solvency II, data protection, competition law (e.g. Block Exemption) and IT work is advantageous.
With a 2:1 degree or higher you will be a proactive self-starter with excellent relationship building skills, confident at managing external advisers and with a strong work ethic.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.
Private Practice:
Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.
In House:
We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.
Professional Suport:
Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.
An Individual Service:
Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.
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