Senior Legal Counsel - Remote job Finance / Legal at First Central Group Ltd

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