Commercial Legal Counsel Position

1 week ago


City Of London, United Kingdom Lawes Insurance Recruitment Full time

Company Overview

Lawes Insurance Recruitment is a leading independent commercial insurance broking and risk advisory group. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service to our clients, and we are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to support our commercial law team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial law, with experience working in the financial services sector. This role will involve drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, IT service agreements, NDAs, engagement letters, and insurer/binding authority agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Assisting with legal due diligence and contract negotiation
  • Supporting the Group's project teams to integrate newly acquired companies post-acquisition
  • Managing the ongoing group entity rationalisation project
  • Liaising with external counsel and internal teams on contentious matters

Requirements

  • 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with experience in commercial law working in the financial services sector
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deal with a wide variety of differing legal issues daily
  • A resilient 'can do' nature with excellent communication skills

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.



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