Head of Legal Opportunity at Brightwater
Brightwater Executive is partnering with Utmost International to identify a seasoned legal professional for the role of Head of Legal.
About the Position
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and play a pivotal part in supporting and enabling the company's strategic roadmap. They will lead and mentor the in-house legal team, providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mitigating key legal risks.
Key Responsibilities
* Legal Leadership: Lead and manage the legal team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and professional growth.
* Contract Management: Manage directly and oversee the team's workload across drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contract agreements, outsourcing master agreements, and other legal documents.
* Advisory Role: Provide proactive legal advice to the Board and senior management on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, litigation, and legal risk management.
* External Coordination: Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed and manage and oversight of budget spend.
* Legal Regulatory Responsibilities: Lead interactions with key regulatory stakeholders and remain current on legal and regulatory developments within the EU.
* Risk Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders within the Risk and Compliance teams and provide assistance to ensure the firm's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory matters.
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor or barrister in Ireland with 7-10 years + post-qualification experience.
* Ideal background from a mid/top-tier firm or an in-house role within financial services.
* Sound European cross-border insurance experience or life assurance product knowledge would be advantageous.
Skills
* Corporate Law
* Contract Negotiation
* Legal Risk Assessment
* Strategic Legal Advice
* Team Leadership & Mentorship
* Litigation Management