Senior Legal Counsel
DAC Beachcroft
Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Recoveries
DAC Beachcroft • Birmingham, United Kingdom • via DAC Beachcroft Careers
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Job description
Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Recoveries
Department: CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Remote - England and Wales
Description
We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a 0-4 year PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our property recoveries team on a permanent contract.
The role is Claimant based and you will be responsible for working on property damage insurance recoveries covering a range of perils including fire, flood, impact and escape of water.
You will have an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, knowledge and career within a supportive team and an ambitious firm. DAC Beachcroft's Claims Solutions Group Property team provides solutions to the Insurance Property Recovery Sectors.
What you will do?
• The role is to work within one of our Property Recoveries teams. This is predominantly a claimant based role.
• Depending on workloads in the team the candidate will be asked to undertake:
• General recoveries tasks consisting of predominantly investigatory work on all fast, intermediate and multi-track files.
• * Investigating liability on a variety of general recoveries claims, ranging from escapes of water, flooding, impact and fire damage etc.
• * Handling their own case load, including negotiating quantum and settlement of damages with third parties.
• * Obtaining witness statements; contacting relevant parties to obtain salient documents; drafting letters of claim, issuing proceedings, disclosure, instructing Counsel/experts, progressing a file through to Trial.
• * Supporting marketing and business development activities within the team.
• * Maintaining an awareness of the firm's core strategies and aims. Handling confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols.
• * Exercise full compliance with client and internal protocols for billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files.
• * Achieve key measures set each financial year including a minimum budgeted annual target of 1440 chargeable hours per year.
You will also have the opportunity to become involved in marketing and client facing activities in order to build the business and their career.
This is an expanding business with good opportunities for career progression.
Who you are
• Be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or have substantial pre-qualification experience
• Be interested in and willing to learn insurance property damage law, including the basic principles of contract law and tort;
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
• Ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply the same.
• Commitment and enthusiasm with a professional attitude.
• Commercial awareness, resilience and confidence.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
What's in it for you?
• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).
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Senior Legal Counsel
SmartSurvey • Tewkesbury, United Kingdom • via SmartSurvey
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Job description
Who we are
SmartSurvey is a UK-based SaaS company on a mission to help organisations listen, understand, and act through powerful, secure feedback tools. Trusted by over 600,000 users across the public and private sectors, we’re growing fast, especially in the mid-market space. We’re proud to be independently owned, security-first, and product-led, with a next-generation platform that’s transforming how teams gather insights and make data-driven decisions. Whether it’s patient experience, employee engagement, or public consultations, our tools turn feedback into impact. At SmartSurvey, we value inclusivity, trust, and curiosity and we’re building a team that reflects those values.
Role Purpose
This is a strategic and hands-on legal role designed to support SmartSurvey’s growth across commercial operations, regulatory compliance, and future acquisitions. As our Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll be the go-to expert on contracts and contract management, data protection, and legal risk. You’ll also have influence in shaping our broader legal strategy, governance standards, and risk frameworks including input into board-level discussions.
You’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Support, Development, and the Executive team to ensure legal clarity, reduce friction in contracting, and embed proactive risk management as we scale.
This is a high-trust role with significant impact. For the right person, there is also a clear growth path into a Head of Legal position as the business expands.
What Great Looks Like
Within 3-6 months, you will:
• Own contract lifecycle management and legal operations across SmartSurvey
• Confidently review, draft and negotiate MSAs, DPAs, variations, and supplier terms
• Embed GDPR and DPA best practices into commercial and operational workflows
• Support due diligence and contract review in any acquisition processes
• Contribute to legal strategy, governance best practice and risk management at leadership level
• Be known across the business as a responsive, clear and strategic partner
• Model SmartSurvey’s values: Own It End-to-End, Make Complexity Simple, Decide with Purpose
Role Responsibilities
• Lead legal review and negotiation of commercial contracts (customers, suppliers, partners)
• Provide practical guidance on UK/EU and US data protection and compliance (DPA, GDPR)
• Support acquisitions, due diligence and post-deal contract transitions
• Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, and internal knowledge base
• Advise teams on IP, licensing, public procurement and regulatory obligations
• Identify legal risks early and communicate them with clarity and solutions
• Help define and evolve company-wide legal governance, risk tolerance, and compliance frameworks
• Represent Legal perspectives in senior meetings and provide board-level input where required
Skills & Experience Must-Haves
• Qualified solicitor in England with 5+ years PQE
• Proven in-house or SaaS/technology experience in a commercial legal role
• Deep knowledge of contract law and data protection regulations (DPA, GDPR)
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Confident working independently and prioritising across multiple teams
• Able to translate legal complexity into actionable business guidance
• Experience supporting strategic partnerships, such as reviewing and negotiating partnership agreements, reseller terms, or joint IP arrangements
Experience we’d love to see
• M&A due diligence and contract novation experience
• Knowledge of legal frameworks in the EU and US, particularly in relation to acquisitions, data protection, or commercial contracts
• Familiarity with public sector procurement frameworks or regulated industries
• Strong cross-functional collaboration in a scaling business
• AI enthusiasm, we're looking for someone who’s passionate about cutting edge AI tools, excited by new technology, and proactive in finding ways to streamline processes through automation, SaaS solutions through collaboration and integrations.
SmartSurvey Values in Action
Make the Mission Matter: You simplify the path to trusted insights through legally sound decisions
Own It End-to-End: You take initiative, solve issues fast, and follow through
Lift as You Lead: You share knowledge and empower colleagues across the business
Clear, Kind, and Candid: You give honest guidance, framed with empathy
Growth & Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal function at a pivotal growth stage. You’ll have visibility at the highest levels, contribute to strategic decisions, and explore legal tech and innovation in your practice. We’ll support your development with L&D opportunities, regular coaching and a collaborative team culture. For the right candidate, this role could evolve into Head of Legal as the business grows. We also offer equity and performance-based rewards to recognise your impact.
Location: Remote - However, you may be required to attend team meetings occasionally. You must have a suitable space to work from at home and a reliable internet connection.
Salary: £80k
🤝 Inclusion at SmartSurvey
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don’t need a university degree, just relevant experience, a clear design craft, and a growth mindset. We’re committed to an inclusive hiring process and happy to discuss adjustments, flexible working, or support at any stage.
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If you are a recruiter or agency looking to work with SmartSurvey, please reach out via email at peoplequeries@smartsurvey.co.uk.