Senior Legal Counsel – Insurance / Lloyd’s Market- 9 month FTC
London | Hybrid | Global remit
We are working with a leading global insurance organisation seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal, Risk & Compliance team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance lawyer (5+ PQE) with strong London Market and Lloyd’s experience, as well as European insurance law exposure, to act as a trusted legal advisor across a broad range of business areas including underwriting, product development, distribution and strategic projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on (re)insurance law, policy wordings and delegation/distribution agreements
- Supporting commercial and product teams on governance and regulatory considerations for new products and emerging risks
- Negotiating Lloyd’s and company market contracts across property, casualty and specialty lines
- Providing legal support on European regulatory and cross-border insurance matters
- Advising on strategic initiatives, regulatory issues and complex commercial agreements
- Working closely with underwriting, claims, compliance and senior stakeholders across international teams
- Delivering training, templates and legal guidance to support business operations
About you:
- England & Wales qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
- Strong insurance / reinsurance experience from private practice and/or in-house
- Experience within the London Market or a Lloyd’s Managing Agent
- Experience advising on European insurance law or cross-border regulatory frameworks
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
This role offers exposure to high-profile global projects, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative international legal team.
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