Interim Legal Counsel
4 days ago
Interim Legal Counsel (4 PQE+) – 12-18 Month FTC
Location: Central London
SSQ is partnering with a leading global employee benefits business in their search for a Mid-Level Legal Counsel to join their team on a 12–18 month fixed-term contract. The organization collaborates with insurers worldwide to help multinational companies structure and manage their employee benefits programs, providing expertise in commercial and corporate insurance matters on a global scale.
About the Company
Headquartered in London, this organization is supported by a team that spans key functions including global marketing, finance, client reporting, and underwriting. With 12 offices across Europe, the US, and Asia, they combine international reach with localized expertise.
About the Legal Team
The Legal Team operates at the heart of the business, advising on a wide range of legal and strategic matters. It is structured into three streams: Core, Commercial, and Corporate, all under the leadership of the Chief Legal Officer. The team works closely with business units on commercial contracts, day-to-day operational matters, and high-level legal strategy.
You will join the Core legal stream, working across reinsurance, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters. This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Mid-Level Legal Counsel your responsibilities will include:
- Working autonomously on the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex (re)insurance agreements, including Member Agreements, Captive Agreements, Reinsurance Agreements, and Pool Agreements.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing legal counsel on strategic business matters, product development, and regulatory risk.
- Providing specialist advice on data protection, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.
- Managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
- Overseeing contractual negotiations and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring legal frameworks align with business objectives.
- Supporting cross-functional teams, including finance, underwriting, and marketing, on legal issues related to business operations.
Required Skills & Experience
- Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, with 4-6 years PQE.
- Strong expertise in reinsurance law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
- Prior in-house legal experience, preferably within insurance, financial services, or employee benefits.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide pragmatic commercial advice.
- Demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders and managing complex legal issues autonomously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment and manage competing priorities.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of global insurance markets.
For more information, apply or contact Chloe Graham at SSQ via email: chloe.graham@ssq.com.
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