Senior Legal Counsel

Job Type: Executive

Location: Isle of Man

Senior Legal Counsel

The role

The successful candidate will support the Group General Counsel in the delivery of the Legal function plan (that supports the group strategy).  This will involve the provision of advice and guidance to business units and executive management and support the training and development of in-house lawyers.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Deputise for the Group General Counsel as required
• Lead the legal support on Group projects e.g. product development intiatives
• Advise on complex legal matters relating to the operation, licensing and regulation of Group companies global activities.
• Advise the Compliance team on interpretation of regulations and any other matters as required.
• Advise Group companies in relation to third party agreements including the drafting of Terms of Business and principal intermediary agreements.
• Advise on fund propositions, discretionary management structures, asset management agreements and fund advisor agreements.
• Advise on the Group’s sales and marketing activities.
• Provide support and guidance to other members of the legal function to support their development

Person Specification

Professional:
• Qualified lawyer (English solicitor/barrister or IOM advocate) with 10 years’ + post qualification experience in life assurance/investments (preferably unit-linked) with a proven track record for success
• Self-motivated with the ability to communicate and lead effectively at all levels
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload in a fast paced environment
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex legal and regulatory issues
• Excellent knowledge and experience of international financial services (preferably offshore unit linked life assurance)
• Excellent skills in training and development of lawyers

Individual
• Bright, self-motivated and driven to succeed
• A team player
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
System knowledge
• Competent in Microsoft applications, in particular Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.

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