In-House Legal Counsel

In-House Legal Counsel – Automotive Europe

Location:

United Kingdom | Flexible and hybrid working available

The Opportunity We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to our Automotive business across Europe. You’ll support teams in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, helping the business grow while managing legal and regulatory risk.

This is a varied role with an initial focus on the UK automotive market, including extended warranty, insurance and service contract products. You’ll also support the expansion of automotive products and distribution across Europe, working closely with Sales, Operations, Compliance, Privacy, Product and Supply Chain colleagues.

You’ll advise on commercial contracts, distribution arrangements, product development, disputes, legislative change and wider legal matters across the Assurant Europe business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving problems and making legal advice clear and actionable.

What You’ll DoYou’ll provide clear legal advice that enables growth and supports informed decision-making across the business. This includes identifying legal risks, recommending practical options and helping stakeholders navigate local regulatory requirements.

You’ll draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on contract interpretation and support strategic projects across multiple European markets.

Partner with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Risk, Sales, Product, Operations and Supply Chain.

Support the design, review and implementation of new products, services and distribution models.

Advise on warranty, insurance, service contract and intermediary arrangements.

Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and explain their potential business impact.

Work with external counsel where specialist or local advice is needed.

What You’ll Bring Qualified solicitor, lawyer or equivalent legal professional with permission to practise in England and Wales, or a comparable qualification.

Experience advising on commercial contracts and business-facing legal matters in a law firm, in-house environment or both.

Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and provide pragmatic, risk-aware recommendations.

Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with geographically dispersed teams.

Curiosity and adaptability in a fast-evolving, regulated business environment.

Knowledge of automotive, warranty, insurance or service contract products would be helpful, but is not essential.

What We Offer Hybrid/flexible work arrangements

Performance Bonus Scheme9,000 Flexible benefits packageA range of financial, wellbeing and social benefits

Internal Wellbeing Programme Learning and Development opportunities

Our Values and Commitment to Inclusion At Assurant, our values of Common Sense, Common Decency, Uncommon Thinking and Uncommon Results guide how we work. We believe diverse perspectives help us innovate, better serve our clients and create an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.

We look forward to receiving your application.#Assurant

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