In-House Legal Counsel - Automotive Europe

About the role

Assurant is looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to give practical, commercially focused legal advice to its Automotive business across Europe. The role supports teams in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, helping the business grow while managing legal and regulatory risk. It starts with an initial focus on the UK automotive market, including extended warranty, insurance and service contract products, and works closely with Sales, Operations, Compliance, Privacy, Product and Supply Chain colleagues. Hybrid and flexible working is available.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clear legal advice that identifies risks, recommends practical options and helps stakeholders navigate local regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on contract interpretation and support strategic projects across 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 legal and regulatory developments and explain their business impact.
• Work with external counsel where specialist or local advice is needed.

Required profile

• 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 give pragmatic, risk-aware recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Curiosity and adaptability in a fast-evolving, regulated business.
• Knowledge of automotive, warranty, insurance or service contract products is helpful but not essential.

What we offer

• Hybrid/flexible work arrangements.
• Performance bonus scheme.
• £9,000 flexible benefits package.
• A range of financial, wellbeing and social benefits.
• Internal wellbeing programme and learning and development opportunities.