Legal Counsel â Underwriting & Claims

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeLegal Counsel Underwriting & Claims teamLocation: LondonType: Full time PermanentThe opportunityWe have a great opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded in house Legal team as a trusted legal advisor across our UK insurance and reinsurance operations supporting them in the execution of their strategy by providing pragmatic solutions on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.Your new roleProvide clear practical legal advice on a broad range of insurance and reinsurance related underwriting and distribution matters regulatory developments and business projects.Support the Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Legal Underwriting & Claims in delivering legal strategy and frameworks for managing legal risk.Draft review and negotiate contracts with a focus on legal robustness and commercial viability.Ad hoc advice on contentious matters claims coverage contract interpretation and legal aspects of claims handling.Assist in training on legal and regulatory topics.Monitor and analyse legal developments and emerging risks ensuring the business remains informed and compliant.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and promote the Legal team as a valued and accessible resource.Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes controls and risk awareness.Represent the Legal team in cross-functional initiatives and support group-level projects.Participate in the legal duty solicitor rota.Foster strong internal relationships within the legal team.About youQualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.A thorough understanding of English insurance law and the London insurance market and a good technical insurance knowledge across commercial insurance businessSound understanding of UK general insurance regulation relevant to insurance distribution and product governance is preferableExperience of multi-jurisdictional work is preferableExcellent drafting and client management skillsAbility to prioritise and work under pressureGood presentation and negotiating skillsExperience of direct client contactConfidence to act independently and make technical decisions within competence with ability to judge when to seek adviceForward thinking and proactive in approach to workWhy QBE At My BestAt QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.To find out more about why you should work for QBE visit our careers website.At My Best – QBE BenefitsYou are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.Flexible working – balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job and compressed hours.Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.Short term remote work abroad – you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.Cycle-to-Work benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.To find out more visit our Reward PageQBE AwardsSome of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include;AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the YearInsurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber InsurerUK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the YearWorking Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies AwardInsurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star EmployeYou can view all our awards hereInclusion of DiversityWe are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers PageAccessibilityHere at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.ESG & SustainabilityAt QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability ReportWhat nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.We believe this is our moment what if it was yours tooAPPLY NOW and lets make it happen!Skills:Business Law Communication Contract Management Critical Thinking Intentional collaboration Legal Consulting Legal Documents Legal Risk Litigation Management Managing performance Negotiation Research Analysis Sound Judgment Stakeholder Management Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 31/07/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. Key Skills HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1