Job Description
Morgan McKinley has been retained by a leading insurance company to recruit a legal specialist/counsel in the provision of business-focused legal and regulatory advice and guidance as required. This role is part-time (20 hours a week) and permanent, based in our Cork office but can be worked on a hybrid model of one day a week in Cork.
This position would suit a solicitor or barrister with commercial/regulatory or insurance experience, or an experienced Legal Executive/Paralegal with several years' experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as ambassador for the company brand and values at all times.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Liaise with Legal & Regulatory departments as needed.
• Communicate with external counsel and manage costs as required.
• Track ongoing legal work and provide updates as necessary.
• Research changes in legislation and industry best practices, updating contract templates and company policies accordingly.
• Provide clarity on legal language or specifications to the organisation.
• Advise on commercial/corporate contracts and agreements.
• Review and advise on operational legal matters related to private insurance and member policies.
• Respond to legal requests around insurance and data protection.
• Provide legal advice on various matters, including litigation, data protection, employment law, contract, FSPO, consumer protection, and company law.
• Support the Regulatory and Compliance function, Information Security Management System (ISMS), and contract management and procurement functions.
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