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Senior Legal Counsel at First Central Group Ltd. Location Information: UK. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. This role involves being part of a smart, collaborative legal team where your opinion matters and your work helps shape how we do business.. Advising senior stakeholders on legal and quasi-legal matters . Negotiating big contracts . Supporting underwriting, claims, and finance . Primary responsibility for advising all levels of stakeholder Group-wide . Driving Group and team level strategy and particular projects . Expertise in commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licence, data processing, IP, material outsourcing, and loan agreements . Working closely with key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax, and Claims teams . Drafting a wide variety of agreements (both regulated and non-regulated) . Managing challenges from regulatory or quasi-regulatory bodies such as HMRC . Overseeing the maintenance of the Group’s Contracts Register, Intellectual Property, Litigation Register, and Legal Issues Register . Supporting broker and distribution ancillary activities including consumer lending and CCJs . Conducting legal research and providing advice on a range of legal matters . Advising on regulatory issues, particularly FCA, Gibraltar Financial Services, and Guernsey Financial Services matters . Reviewing, drafting, and leading negotiations of a range of commercial contracts . Advising on matters of general company law and broader corporate/strategic matters . Drafting company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation . Liaising with stakeholders for relevant documentation and maintaining an accessible filing system . Managing the companies’ County Court decisions log and liaising with the Courts . Engaging with relevant departments to manage risks related to CCJs . Working in conjunction with the Group General Counsel on legal and regulatory issues . Supervising, supporting, and mentoring junior team members . Handling bailiffs and communicating with relevant departments . Ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy . Qualifications. Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) in England & Wales (or equivalent) . Circa 5+ years PQE, ideally with in-house and/or private practice experience . Strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments . Confident negotiating commercial contracts including outsourcing . Excellent communication, research, and organisational skills . Strong commercial awareness and risk management mindset . Experience with mentoring or managing junior legal professionals . Requirements. Proven Legal Experience - worked as a lawyer in-house and/or in private practice . Qualified & Practised - a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a strong/provable track record . Insurance Industry Know-How - experience from Insurance, Financial Services, or another commercial setting . Strong Stakeholder Management - confident communicating with senior leaders . Coaching & Mentoring Skills - enjoy developing others and sharing knowledge . Benefits. Extraordinary working environment . Energetic, inspirational, and supportive workplaces