Senior Corporate Counsel (Re)insurance & ILS

Senior Corporate Counsel (Re)insurance & ILS

Full-Time 80000 - 120000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
20Twenty Search

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support ILS transactions and corporate governance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Company: Dynamic firm at the intersection of insurance and capital markets.
  • Benefits: Flexible location, significant exposure, and varied work opportunities.
  • Other info: Ideal for curious and proactive individuals who thrive in ambiguity.
  • Why this job: Join a unique platform and make impactful contributions in a high-accountability setting.
  • Qualifications: Experience in law with a focus on reinsurance or financial services.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.

This is not a traditional in-house counsel role. It sits at the intersection of:

  • Fund and investor dynamics
  • 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

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 employer: 20Twenty Search

As a Senior Corporate Counsel in (Re)insurance & ILS, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovative legal solutions. Our company offers exceptional benefits, a strong commitment to employee growth, and the unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the insurance and capital markets sectors, whether in Bermuda, London, or the US. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a culture that encourages curiosity and proactive engagement.

20Twenty Search

Contact Details:

20Twenty Search Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Corporate Counsel (Re)insurance & ILS

Legal Advisory
Reinsurance Knowledge
Structured Finance
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Engagement
Commercial Acumen
Complex Problem-Solving