UK Legal Counsel (London base)

UK LEGAL COUNSEL

As our UK portfolio continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced UK Legal Counsel to enhance our legal capabilities within the country. This role is based in the UK, working closely with our local operating teams while maintaining strong collaboration with the central Legal Department in Paris.

Role Overview

As UK Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team of the firm UK & Ireland, providing expert legal advice on a broad range of matters relating to UK operations. You will work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to support legal and regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and enable strategic initiatives.

Your expertise will cover commercial and insurance law, contract law, company law, and data protection law, with the exception of tax and employment law.

Key Responsibilities

– Provide legal support on UK law matters to the firm’s Group Legal Team, UK entities, and relevant

departments

– Advise on general commercial law, insurance law, and GDPR compliance.

– Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including insurance policies, supplier agreements, and

partnership contracts

– Support the development and structuring of credit insurance products, business information services,

and debt collection solutions

– Assist in drafting insurance policies for financial institutions, political risk coverage, and multinational

clients

– Provide legal guidance on relationships and agreements with brokers and insurance agents

– Monitor regulatory developments and ensure that the firm remains compliant with UK legal

requirements

– Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, offering strategic legal insights and risk assessments

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive and solution-oriented legal professional with a strong background in commercial and insurance law.

Essential requirements:

– UK-qualified solicitor (SQE/QLTS or equivalent)

– Strong academic background in law (College of Law: LL.B., LL.M.)

– Significant post-qualification experience, ideally gained in:

An international law firm, or

An in-house role within a banking or insurance institution

– Experience working in a multinational, matrix organisation

– Strong ability to analyse, summarise, and communicate complex legal issues clearly

– Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills

– Organised and methodical approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

– Strong interpersonal skills, acting as a facilitator and trusted business partner

– Agile mindset, with a pragmatic and solutions-driven approach

This role is certified under the SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime).

Location: London (on site location)

• Reporting to: UK & Ireland Managing Director (Functional reporting to Group legal Director)