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Deputy General Counsel

Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks a Deputy General Counsel to join their team.
Role Profile:   The Deputy General Counsel will support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of the company, with a particular focus on litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters. The role requires a strategic legal advisor who can mitigate risks, handle complex legal disputes, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry regulations while protecting the company's reputation and commercial interests.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all litigation related to policyholder claims.
  • Develop a litigation strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on litigation risks and outcomes.
  • Manage legal budgets and relationships with external counsel, ensuring cost-effective legal representation.
  • Advise on regulatory requirements and industry developments affecting life assurance, including cross-border regulations.
  • Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to ensure company policies align with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Support the implementation of regulatory changes affecting the company's operations.
  • Provide legal advice on corporate governance, commercial contracts, and financial services matters.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts.
  • Review policy wording as well as other documentation issued to clients or potential clients to ensure that the Group's interests are properly protected, and these documents comply with appropriate legislation.
  • Offer guidance on risk management strategies and emerging legal challenges within the life assurance sector.
  • Deputise for the General Counsel
  • Mentor and develop junior legal team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including compliance, risk, finance, and operations.
 
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
  • Qualified solicitor/barrister with a strong litigation background (UK, Isle of Man, or equivalent jurisdiction).
  • Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
  • Experience in litigation and civil liability insurance, preferably within financial services or insurance sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of life assurance regulations, insurance law, and financial services litigation.
  • Ability to quickly comprehend complex legal and regulatory issues.
  • Good negotiating skills. Essential Interview
  • Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise own workload in a fast paced environment.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Be able to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently.
  • Competent in Microsoft applications: Including Word, Outlook, SharePoint and Excel
Your specialist: Anne Murray
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Hi, I'm your specialist Anne and I can't wait to hear from you about this job. You can simply submit your CV or call me on 678144 with any questions.