Head of Corporate Legal – Route to GC, Insurance
Head of Corporate Legal – Route to GC, Insurance
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Associate Director, In-house Legal, Financial Services at Taylor Root
Our Client:
A fast growing insurance business is seeking an experienced corporate Lawyer (9+ PQE) to be the Head of Corporate Legal reporting to the CEO and working with the C-suite level in a strategic role.
This is a senior position that offers considerable scope for progression into a General Counsel/ Chief Legal Officer position within 12-18 months for the right candidate.
This highly regarded institution operates on a global scale and is looking to scale up their business significantly in the next few years, making it an exciting time to join.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Head for Corporate Legal, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage the corporate legal function, providing expert advice on corporate law matters including company structuring, governance, and regulatory obligations.
- Advise senior leadership on legal aspects of strategic initiatives, including joint ventures, acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate reorganisations.
- Oversee legal support for board and shareholder matters, including drafting resolutions, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
- Act as a key liaison with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders on corporate legal issues.
- Support the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assessing impact and advising the business accordingly.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10 years’+ PQE as a corporate/M&A lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance legal team.*
- Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- A commercial mindset, focused on delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.
*Candidates with relevant experience outside the PQE bracket are also encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Financial Services
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