Legal Counsel, Leading Global Insurer

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

The client:


A unique opportunity has arisen with a leading global insurance and reinsurance firm for an insurance lawyer with generalist experience.

This individual will become a crucial member of the legal team, advising senior stakeholders across the business globally.


Key responsibilities

Working as part of the global legal department advising senior stakeholders on range of matters.


  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating general commercial contract and insurance specific contracts
  • Supporting the business with corporate, governance, data privacy, complaints handling legal matters etc.
  • Provide counsel on regulatory developments impacting the business
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Providing legal training to the business when required.
  • Liasing with external counsel when required.


The successful candidate

  • Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years' experience as a lawyer gained in-house and or in private practice
  • Regulatory knowledge in the UK and/or EU would be a plus
  • Solid understanding of insurance law would be highly preferable but not a prerequisite


*Please note that PQE is only used as a guide in this case. Candidates outside of this range with the prerequisite experience can apply.


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