Job Description
Are you a qualified legal professional with extensive experience in UK regulatory matters? Do you possess a strong understanding of relevant regulations such as ICOBS and IDD, including knowledge of regulatory bodies like the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulatory Authority? If so, please read on!
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
Our Client’s Legal Team is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join them. Under the guidance of their Head of Legal and Regional Head of Legal, you'll play a key role in safeguarding the company's interests by ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for our UK Service & Insurance business.
- Your responsibilities will include documenting services provided to our customers, providing legal advice to internal stakeholders, and supporting our entities in legal and regulatory matters.
- You will act as a trusted business partner offering developed and clear legal advice relating to both the UK & Ireland Business Unit and wider regional projects.
- You will also support the UK & Republic of Ireland entities with regard to legal, regulatory and internal standards and rules to support the Solvency II framework and ethical working practices.
Requirements:
- A qualified legal professional with experience in UK regulatory environments
- Knowledge of ICOBS, IDD, and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Expertise in advising on Insurance Distribution and related legal matters
- Familiarity with Financial Crime, Competition Law, and Data Protection regulations
- Hardworking and trustworthy individual with outstanding interpersonal skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent
- Completion of legal training
- Qualified solicitor or barrister