At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal team, oversee compliance, and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Company: A leading insurance firm with a dynamic and evolving legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and opportunities to work on innovative legal tech initiatives.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to work across various departments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while shaping the future of legal practices.
- Qualifications: 8+ PQE commercial lawyer with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 £ per year.
A leading insurance firm are looking for an 8+PQE insurance generalist lawyer to lead their legal team. There is a compelling progression opportunity for the right candidate as the role and team continue to evolve.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead lawyer for the London business with oversight of compliance and cosec advising the senior management team on a range of legal matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
- Assisting with insurance law, privacy, employment and other matters as they arise.
- Leading on various legal tech/AI initiatives across the firm.
- Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues.
- Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will be an 8+ PQE Commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or insurance firm.
- Experience working inhouse in the insurance sector is a prerequisite.
- Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proactive, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment.
- Strong problem solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
*Candidates outside this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.
Lead Lawyer for UK Business, Leading Insurer in London employer: Taylor Root
At Taylor Root, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a supportive environment where innovative legal solutions thrive. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages meaningful contributions to our exciting creative business.
