Legal Associate Counsel Regulatory Law in London

Associate Legal CounselLondon, UKAs Associate Legal Counsel you will be a member of a busy broad based legal insurance / reinsurance team providing general legal and regulatory assistance but with specific duties as set out below. You will be operating in an exciting and dynamic environment with opportunities to learn about and support the business, working collaboratively with the established legal team as well as various stakeholders across the business, both in the UK and overseas. Partner with underwriters and teams across delegated authority, distribution, claims, wordings, compliance, conduct and operations to deliver clear, practical legal advice. Advise on delegated underwriting and claims arrangements, distribution models and related regulatory requirements across Company and Lloyd's markets. Draft, review and negotiate commercial and insurance agreements, including binding authorities, claims administration agreements, broker agreements, TOBAs, service agreements, NDAs and endorsements. Develop specialist legal expertise in facilities, algorithmic underwriting and other innovative distribution models—a cutting-edge and growing area for the UK business - supporting on complex structures, governance, contractual arrangements and regulatory risk. Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, legal templates, training and continuous improvement initiatives. Use AI and other legal technologies responsibly to improve efficiency, insight and the delivery of legal services. Represent Legal on internal committees. Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and internationally, building broad exposure to the business. Monitor legal, regulatory and market developments, translating change into pragmatic guidance and opportunities for the business. You will report to Head of Legal – Delegated and Distribution (UK & Lloyd's).Skills and Abilities: UK legal qualifications essential – Law degree and qualified Solicitor or similar;Proven post qualification legal work experience in a relevant field, insurance focus prefereable;Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment within financial services;Ability to prioritize conflicting needs and progress matters expeditiously, proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion;InclusionAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total RewardsAXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. Who we areAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.