Legal Counsel – Insurance / Lloyd’s Market
Permanent
London or Manchester | Hybrid Working
A leading global specialty insurer is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team in either London or Manchester.
This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, supporting a wide range of legal matters across underwriting, product development, distribution, regulatory issues and strategic projects within the insurance business.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on (re)insurance law, including policy wordings, distribution and delegated authority agreements
- Supporting commercial and product teams on governance processes and regulatory considerations for new products
- Negotiating and drafting Lloyd’s and company market contracts and clauses across property, casualty and specialty lines
- Providing legal support on contentious matters, investigations and non-claims litigation
- Advising on regulatory and sanctions matters in collaboration with compliance teams
- Supporting international distribution channels, including Lloyd’s Europe and global offices
- Drafting and negotiating commercial and corporate contracts, including intra-group and third-party agreements
- Delivering legal training, templates and guidance across the business
- Assisting with strategic projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and legal processes
About You
- England & Wales or Common law qualified lawyer with experience in insurance law
- Background in private practice (insurance) preferred, with in-house experience welcomed
- Strong knowledge of the UK insurance industry and the Lloyd’s market
- Experience with policy wordings, insurance regulatory issues and commercial contracts
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially minded and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 10% non-contributory pension
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Life assurance, critical illness and income protection
- Hybrid working and home IT setup support
- Study and professional development support
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing global legal team in a role offering strong exposure to the London Market, international insurance operations and strategic legal work.
