At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on legal matters in insurance and reinsurance, supporting business leaders across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Join a leading global insurer and reinsurer with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £120,000, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to complex legal issues.
- Why this job: Be a trusted advisor and influence strategic decisions in a respected organisation.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 5-6+ years' PQE and strong insurance legal experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
I'm partnering with a leading global insurer and reinsurer on the appointment of a Legal Counsel to join its UK legal team. This is a broad and highly visible role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders on a wide range of legal, regulatory and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting underwriting, product and leadership teams while helping to manage legal risk and deliver commercially focused solutions.
Key Responsibilities:- Advising on insurance and reinsurance matters across property, casualty and specialty lines.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Lloyd's and Company Market policy wordings, delegated authority agreements and distribution arrangements.
- Supporting underwriting and product teams on governance, regulatory requirements and product development.
- Providing legal advice on coverage issues, disputes, sanctions and regulatory matters.
- Advising on commercial contracts and broader corporate legal issues.
- Supporting strategic business initiatives, projects and transactions.
- Developing legal guidance, training and best-practice documentation.
- Managing legal risk and coordinating with external counsel where required.
- Qualified lawyer with approximately 5-6+ years' PQE.
- Strong insurance and/or reinsurance legal experience gained in private practice or in-house.
- Good knowledge of UK insurance regulation and the Lloyd's market.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Comfortable building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Why This Opportunity? This role offers the chance to join one of the most respected organisations in the insurance market, working on complex and varied matters in a collaborative and high-performing environment. It would suit an ambitious lawyer looking to broaden their exposure, work more closely with the business and play a meaningful role in strategic decision-making.
Salary: Up to £120,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Legal Counsel in London employer: DVF Recruitment
Join a leading global insurer and reinsurer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact strategic decisions. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. This role not only allows you to work closely with senior leaders but also positions you at the forefront of the insurance market, making it an excellent choice for ambitious legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
