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General Counsel, Growing Insurance Or. (3-4 Days Per Week)

Employer
Search Legal
Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
11 Jun 2019
Reference
Req/523737

Job Details

General Counsel, Growing Insurance Organisation (3-4 days per week)
Central London

One of London's most exciting insurance organisations is in need of an experienced solicitor to join them and establish an in-house legal function. The position has fantastic potential for the successful candidate to bring their own sense of autonomy and identity to the role. Along with working in an exciting growth oriented company the General Counsel will enjoy a fantastic working environment. Culturally speaking, the feel has been described as "funky" with a range of QoL oriented benefits. These benefits include fully stocked cupboards, cake days, work-dog, comfortable break out areas, dinners, breakfasts, movie-nights and an colour scheme oriented around promotion of a positive working environment. These features are reflective of their employee centred approach to business and the evidence can be seen in their glowing Glassdoor feedback.

With anticipated growth it is essential to have a strong General Counsel to lead on all legal matters as well as managing external counsel for specialist areas. Areas of expertise required will include general commercial law, corporate law (M&A, join ventures etc, financial services background - specifically in insurance, multi-jurisdictional experience - particularly EMEA region. A keen business sense is essential in General Counsel's alignment of the legal function to fit in around commercial objectives as well as reducing the spend on external counsel. Personality, as well, is important in this position as it will set a precedent for the foundation of the legal function; they are interested in people with a strong but charismatic approach, the ability to influence diplomatically will also be integral.

Please apply or get in touch to find out more about this brilliant opportunity with fantastic long term prospects.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Company

At Search, our Legal specialism provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and Channel Islands. Our expert legal recruitment consultants working on roles within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in legal practice and throughout the industry.

Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner. Our industry teams, comprising of both in-house and public sector divisions, have legal experience, underpinned with detailed industry knowledge.

As one of the leading legal job agencies in the UK, Search Consultancy has an enviable list of expertise and resources:

  • Search has filled over 60 locums and 250+ permanent placements per year.
  • Search Legal has 20+ specialist consultants with over 145 years combined international experience in legal recruitment.
  • We also have dedicated resource team with over 150 years combined experience
  • A unique approach to delivery combining broad legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the many disciplines within the legal profession.

At Search, our legal division provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and the Channel Islands. Our specialist teams within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in both legal practice and throughout the industry.

Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner.

To register with Search Legal or find out more about our range of services please contact your local market expert. Alternatively visit https://www.search.co.uk/jobs/legal/  to view the full range of opportunities currently available.

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