Legal Counsel

5 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom Anakin Seal Legal Full time

Legal Counsel – Insurance – London - Competitive Salary plus bonus


An experienced lawyer is required to join a major insurance sector client working as in house counsel advising the underwriting and claims teams on a variety of issues.


Role Overview

This In-House Counsel position providing specialist advice on a number of business lines including Casualty (Bermuda), Healthcare, Professional Lines and Reinsurance. Duties include:

  • Analysing terms of new and renewal business to help identify exposures, document/clarify underwriting intent and ultimately confirm compliance with agreed upon terms and corporate guidelines.
  • Considering changes to statute, regulations and judicial decisions and advising on potential impact on the business.
  • Review, draft and negotiate a variety of underwriting agreements, nondisclosure agreements and other agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance.
  • Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes and assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
  • Provide support to underwriters as needed on legal issues pertaining to submissions and related coverage.
  • Provide support to claims personnel on coverage and procedural related issues.
  • Responsible for the standard policy wordings and endorsements


Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with the following experience/characteristics:

  • Minimum 8 years pqe with strong experience in insurance or reinsurance coverage litigation or arbitration.
  • Experience drafting commercial insurance contracts.
  • Bermuda Form or US Casualty experience would be advantageous.
  • Team player who is able to work in a co-operative environment and engage effectively with others.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making ability with sound judgement and decision making.
  • Ability to provide commercially focused solutions to the business on a daily basis.
  • An adaptable lawyer who is able to advise on a wide variety of areas of law.


What's on offer?

On offer with this opportunity is the chance to be a key advisor to the business. You will have direct access with underwriters, claims managers and those in other business areas on a daily basis.


Salary is competitive with a generous bonus scheme.


Apply Now

To be considered for this in-house role based in London please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible. Full job description available.


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