At a Glance
- Tasks: Support ILS transactions, fund matters, and product development in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Leading Reinsurance and Capital Markets platform with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible location, significant exposure, and varied work opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for curious and proactive individuals comfortable with complexity.
- Why this job: Join a unique platform at the intersection of insurance and capital markets.
- Qualifications: Experience in law, reinsurance, or financial services with strong commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
20Twenty Search are retained with a leading Reinsurance, ILS & Capital Markets platform on a key legal hire, working directly alongside the Chief Legal Officer. This is not a traditional in-house counsel role. It sits at the intersection of:
- Reinsurance structuring
- Fund and investor dynamics
- Product development
- Corporate and regulatory advisory
The environment is fast-paced, commercially driven and highly collaborative. The expectation is not just to advise, but to translate complex legal and regulatory considerations into practical, business-oriented outcomes.
The Role
You will operate as a core legal partner to the business, supporting:
- Structuring and execution of ILS transactions
- Fund and investor-related matters
- Reinsurance and risk transfer frameworks
- Corporate governance and regulatory engagement
- Ongoing product development initiatives
The role offers broad exposure across the full lifecycle of an ILS platform, from structuring through to capital deployment.
What We’re Looking For
We are open on background, but the successful individual will typically demonstrate:
- Multiple years’ experience within a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment
- Exposure to reinsurance, funds, structured finance or broader financial services
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate close to the business
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and pragmatically
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment
Equally important is mindset:
- Curious, engaged and proactive
- Able to operate in ambiguity
- Comfortable thinking in options, not restrictions
- Interested in complex, transaction-led work
Location
Flexible depending on the individual: Bermuda, London, US
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a platform operating at the intersection of insurance, capital markets and alternative risk. The work is varied, the pace is real, and the exposure is significant.
Senior Corporate Counsel (Re)insurance & ILS in City of London employer: 20Twenty Search
Join a dynamic and innovative platform that thrives at the intersection of reinsurance, capital markets, and alternative risk. With a collaborative work culture that values proactive engagement and commercial acumen, employees are empowered to translate complex legal challenges into practical business solutions. This role offers unparalleled exposure to the full lifecycle of ILS transactions, fostering significant professional growth in a fast-paced environment, whether you choose to work from Bermuda, London, or the US.