Job Specific Competencies: Experience, Knowledge and Skills Experience of working as a lawyer in an in-house and / or private practice capacity, ideally with insurance experience over 6 years PQE England and Wales qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) or equivalent Ideally experience of working in the general insurance / financial services industry or in another relevant commercial setting (it's not essential) Good knowledge of legal and corporate governance processes Experience of working in a regulatory environment (it's not essential) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to ‘manage up’ and deliver to stakeholders at most senior levels Problem solving skills with the ability to translate problems and find resolutions Good organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Good numeracy and literacy skills Good IT and software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrable legal research skills People Management and Mentoring aptitude / experience Resilient to challenge from senior levels whilst developing strong internal relationships at all levels Ability to assess and advise upon legal risks Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation (i.e. Companies Act, Data Protection Act, GDPR, FCA rules) Business acumen Solid understanding of risk management techniques Behaviours Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated and enthusiastic Embrace, embed and incorporate the Company Values An organised and proactive approach Takes initiative to make decisions A flexible approach and positive attitude Approachable and keen to help others Confident in presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner Strives to deliver performance targets and drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business Ability to handle information in a confidential manner Continuous Improvement / Growth Mindset Join us and spearhead our legal initiatives, leveraging your seasoned expertise to navigate complex legal landscapes, drive strategic solutions, and foster impactful relationships. We'd love you on the team if you've: got seasoned Legal experience, we're talking, extensive background in legal practice, ideally commercial or corporate work in the insurance or a regulated industry (ideally but not essential), whether in-house or private, with expertise as a qualified Lawyer in England and Wales or equivalent commercial contract expertise, capability in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a diverse range of commercial contracts, including experience of Material Outsource agreements exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, adept at addressing stakeholders at senior levels and managing upward effectively a knack for translating complex issues into resolutions, so if problem-solving and risk assessment are part of your tool kit coupled with the ability to assess and advise on legal risks - we want you!